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What makes it special?
Berner Rose, also called Rose de Berne, is a traditional Swiss beefsteak tomato. Its pink to raspberry-coloured fruit has a thin skin, juicy flesh and a well-balanced, sweetly aromatic tomato profile.
The indeterminate cordon tomato reaches around 180–220 cm and needs a sheltered spot along with a sturdy support. We raise the open-pollinated young plants ourselves in Illmitz.
Flavour & Use
Berner Rose is known above all for its harmonious flavour: clear sweetness, pleasant acidity and a full, classic tomato aroma. The thin skin and soft, juicy flesh make it especially pleasant to eat fresh.
The variety suits tomato salad, mozzarella, bread, sandwiches, or simply with salt and good olive oil. It can be used for sauce, though for us its special quality really shows fresh.
Fruit & Plant
Berner Rose grows indeterminate as a cordon tomato and reaches around 180–220 cm. The plants should be trained to one or two shoots and tied in securely.
The round to lightly flattened, sometimes faintly ribbed fruit ripens pink to raspberry-red. Depending on growing conditions, it usually sits around 120–250 g. The thin skin is pleasant to eat but can crack more easily with uneven water supply.
Growing & Care
Choose a sunny, warm and rain-sheltered spot. Protection from heavy rain is especially worthwhile for the thin-skinned Berner Rose.
For pot growing, we recommend at least around 25 litres of volume. A sturdy stake or string is required; with one- or two-shoot training, prune side shoots regularly.
Keep the soil evenly moist without waterlogging. Sudden amounts of water on nearly ripe fruit can encourage cracking. Feed regularly with tomato fertiliser during flowering and fruiting.
Variety Data
Variety type: pink beefsteak tomato, a traditional Swiss variety
Synonym: Rose de Berne
Growth habit: indeterminate, cordon tomato
Plant height: approx. 180–220 cm
Fruit colour: pink to raspberry-red
Fruit shape: round to lightly flattened, sometimes faintly ribbed
Fruit weight: usually approx. 120–250 g
Ripening time: medium to medium-late
Flavour: sweetly aromatic, well-balanced, pleasant acidity
Pruning side shoots: recommended for cordon growing
Support: required
Suitable for outdoors: yes, rain protection recommended
Open-pollinated: yes
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Berner Rose - Tomato Plant
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Berner Rose – an aromatic Swiss beefsteak tomato in pink
Berner Rose is a traditional Swiss beefsteak tomato with pink fruit and a fine, thin skin. Its harmonious flavour makes it a popular variety for eating fresh. We raise our open-pollinated young plants ourselves in Illmitz.
Berner Rose or Rose de Berne
Both names refer to the same variety. Typical are pink to raspberry-red, round to lightly flattened fruit. Depending on location and growing conditions, weight usually sits between around 120 and 250 grams.
How does Berner Rose taste?
Fully ripe fruit tastes sweet, aromatic and pleasantly balanced. The acidity stays present without dominating the flavour. The soft, juicy flesh and thin skin make Berner Rose ideal for salad, caprese, bread and sandwiches.
Growth and ripening
Berner Rose grows indeterminate and usually reaches 180–220 cm. As a cordon tomato, it produces new flowers and fruit over a longer period. The variety ripens medium to medium-late and benefits, in cooler regions, from a warm, sheltered spot.
Why rain protection makes sense
The fine skin is one of the variety's flavour strengths, but it's more sensitive to strong swings in moisture. Even watering and protection from heavy rain can help reduce splitting in nearly ripe fruit.
Growing and pruning Berner Rose
We recommend one- or two-shoot growing on a sturdy stake or string. Side shoots are removed regularly. Leave enough distance for good airflow, and keep the leaves dry when watering.
Berner Rose in a pot
A container should hold at least around 25 litres. A larger volume makes it easier to keep water and nutrient supply even. With a sunny spot, a support and regular feeding, the variety can also be grown on a patio or balcony.
A tomato plant from Illmitz
Our Berner Rose young plants are raised in Illmitz. The open-pollinated variety suits anyone looking for a classic, aromatic beefsteak tomato with delicate skin.
Discover similar varieties
Looking for more mild, traditional varieties besides Berner Rose? Browse our Beefsteak Tomatoes category, or discover more historic, open-pollinated varieties in our Heirloom Tomatoes category.
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