The "Grightmire's Pride" tomato is a large, pink, heart-shaped, heirloom paste tomato that is known for its meaty, low-acid, low-seed fruit with a sweet, flavorful taste. It is a prolific and early-maturing, indeterminate variety, originating from Yugoslavia, and is excellent for sandwiches, salads, and sauces.
Appearance: Large, heart-shaped, pinkish-red fruit.
Flesh: Very meaty, dense, and juicy with few seeds.
Taste: Delicious, sweet, and fragrant.
Acidity: Low-acid, making it a good choice for those with sensitive stomachs.
Plant Type: Indeterminate, prolific grower that is early-maturing.
Uses: Ideal for slicing, salads, sandwiches, and making sauces.
Origin: A variety from Yugoslavia that came to North America via Yugoslavia.
| Type |
Tomato |
| Family |
Nightshade Family |
| Temperature Soil |
70F |
| Temperature Daytime |
70-85F |
| Temperature Evening |
65+F |
| Lighting |
Light, Full, 6-8 Hours / Day |
| Water |
Heavy, 9 Gal / Day |
| Maturity |
Long, 65-100 Days |
| PH Neutral |
Ph Neutral, 5.5-6.8 |
| Zones |
2A-10b |
| Plant Placement |
2 Plants, 2 Per Row |