Seeds, Tomato, Grace Lahman Pink (Slicer)

Tomato, Grace Lahman Pink (Slicer)
(Solanum lycopersicum)

Grace Lahman Pink is a treasured heirloom slicing tomato with deep rosy-pink flesh, rich old-fashioned flavor, and generous yields. Passed down through generations, this variety is prized for its balanced sweetness and acidity, making it a standout for fresh eating and summer sandwiches. Vigorous and dependable, it performs beautifully in diversified garden systems.

Key Characteristics

• Classic Heirloom Flavor
  Large pink fruits offer a rich, full-bodied tomato taste with balanced sweetness and mild acidity. The flesh is juicy yet meaty, making it ideal for slicing thick for sandwiches, burgers, and fresh plates.
• Large, Meaty Slicer Fruits
  Fruits commonly reach 8–12 ounces or more under good growing conditions. Smooth-skinned and uniform, they hold together well when sliced and offer minimal cracking with consistent watering.
• Vigorous Indeterminate Growth
  Plants continue growing and producing throughout the season until frost. Provide sturdy staking or trellising for best airflow and fruit quality.
• Reliable Summer Production
  Performs well in full sun with compost-rich soil and consistent moisture. Regular harvesting encourages continued fruit set through peak summer months.

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Native Range: South America (widely cultivated worldwide)
• Plant Life Cycle: Annual
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Medium, fertile, well-drained
• Mature Height: 5–7+ feet (indeterminate vine)
• Bloom Time: June–August
• Bloom Color: Yellow
• Days to Maturity: ~80–85 days
• Fruit Size: 8–12+ ounces
• Growth Habit: Indeterminate (requires staking or trellising)
• USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in zones 3–10

Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost. Transplant after danger of frost when soil temperatures reach at least 60°F. Provide strong support at planting time. Consistent watering and mulching help prevent cracking and blossom-end rot. In permaculture systems, plant tomatoes in well-fertilized annual beds or rotate with legumes to maintain soil balance.

Grace Lahman Pink delivers timeless heirloom flavor and dependable slicer performance—an essential tomato for gardeners who grow for taste.

These seeds come from the Appalachian Seed Growers Collective, a regional network of farmers dedicated to growing and sharing seeds adapted to the Southern Appalachian climate and rooted in seed sovereignty and crop diversity. These varieties have been grown and saved in place by local growers to thrive in your garden while supporting resilient, locally-grown food systems.