Organic 'Pink Boar' Tomato
Organic 'Pink Boar' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, a marvel striped with wine pink and olive, juicy, sweet and irresistible
The 'Pink Boar' tomato, from Brad Gates' renowned Wild Boar Farms series, is a modern heirloom variety that is as spectacular as it is delicious. Indeterminate and vigorous, it produces an abundance of 2-4 oz . fruits, a deep wine-pink enhanced by metallic olive-green stripes . Their dark red flesh, juicy and rich in aroma, offers a sweet, concentrated, and vibrant flavor highly prized by chefs and market gardeners alike. Visually irresistible, it adds an artistic and contemporary touch to any dish.
Adapted to harsh climates — particularly those of Northern California where it was bred — 'Pink Boar' excels in both home vegetable gardens and commercial market gardens. It lends itself particularly well to fresh presentations: thin slices, elegant appetizers, colorful salads… always accompanied by a “wow”.
Companion plants : Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until mature)
Negative plants : Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash
Spread/Carry : Indeterminate, vigorous
Plant height : 150 to 200 cm
Quantity per packet : 25 seeds
Certification : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
Special features : Wild Boar variety, wine-pink fruit with olive stripes, very sweet, excellent performance in harsh climates
Fruit color : Wine pink with metallic olive green stripes
Fruit shape : Round to slightly flattened
Fruit size/weight : Small to medium (2–4 oz)
Fruit type : Cocktail / artistic saladette
Texture/flesh : Juicy, sweet, rich, dark red
Farming method
Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Sow 3–6 mm (1/8–1/4") deep in a light potting mix and maintain a temperature of 23–29°C to encourage rapid germination (5–10 days). Reduce water and nitrogen during hardening off to promote strong seedlings.
Transplant when all risk of frost has passed. Space plants 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36") apart and leave 120 to 180 cm (4 to 6') between rows. Provide full sun (level 3) , regular watering (level 3), and sturdy staking , essential for sustained production.
Harvesting and preservation
Harvest when the fruit has fully developed its wine-pink and olive hues. To advance the harvest, pick the fruit that has already begun to color , then let it ripen at 22°C or higher off the vine. Store between 12 and 21°C in 95% relative humidity to maintain its juiciness and vibrant appearance.
Usage ideas
• Magnificent in colorful salads , where its metallic stripes make a striking impression
• Perfect as an appetizer with basil and mozzarella
• Delicious sliced thinly , juicy and sweet
• Ideal for platters of heirloom tomatoes , adding contrast and a modern touch
The 'Pink Boar' tomato is an edible work of art: luminous, sweet, marbled, and possessing a unique personality. A must-have variety for gardeners seeking original, artistic, and delicious tomatoes.
