Tomato Berner Rose – mid-season oxheart type, thin-skinned, organic seeds, heirloom

Solanum lycopersicum

Berner Rose is a Swiss heirloom prized for its outstanding flavour and strong performance in cooler climates. The fruits have an unusual pale pink colour, are large and meaty (150–200 g), and exceptionally aromatic. With its thin skin, it’s a top choice for fresh slicing — and can work for market sales when handled and packed carefully.

Demeter is a biodynamic certification with standards that typically go beyond basic organic rules, focusing on soil vitality and a holistic growing approach.

QUICK INFO

Certified biodynamic organic seed (Demeter)
Type: mid-season oxheart-type tomato, heirloom
Origin: Swiss heirloom, well-suited to cooler climates
Fruits: large, meaty, unusual pale pink, 150–200 g
Skin: thin
Flavour: intensely aromatic, highly praised
Use: slicing, salads, sandwiches, flavour-forward fresh eating
Where to grow: greenhouse and warm outdoor spot (sunny, sheltered)
Start indoors: late March – early April
In pack: see the packet

DESCRIPTION

Tomato Berner Rose is a gardener’s favourite for a reason: it’s grown for flavour first. The fruits are large, meaty, and beautifully pale pink — a standout on the plate. As an oxheart-type tomato, it’s perfect for fresh eating: slice, season simply, and let the aroma and sweetness shine.

Originally from Switzerland, it’s known to do well in cooler climates, making it a strong choice for Northern growers. Because the skin is thin, handle fruits gently and use protective packing if selling or transporting.