The continental European counterpart to Brandywine: a revered heirloom pink beefsteak that's as famous for its knockout flavor as its flawless beauty.
 
Smooth, unblemished deep-rose globes average 4–10 oz (sometimes up to a pound), with slightly flattened or ribbed shapes and thin yet durable skin. Inside, the creamy flesh bursts with rich, sweet-tart complexity—aromatic, balanced, and intensely juicy, often topping taste tests for slicers and fresh eating. Mid-season, with heavy yields on vigorous indeterminate vines (6–8 ft) that show strong resistance to late blight and cracking. Stake or cage them well; they're prolific but not sprawling monsters.
 
HISTORY: A classic heirloom from the Bern region of Switzerland (also called Berner Rose), though widely cherished across France, Germany, and Switzerland as the ultimate flavorful pink tomato. Once officially registered in France's GNIS (National Inventory of Plant Varieties) catalog, it was likely introduced to North America in the late 20th century via seed savers. The name may nod to a Swiss apple variety of the same name, given the tomatoes' rosy hue and rounded form. Preserved by enthusiasts like those at Seed Savers Exchange, it's a living legacy of Alpine gardening traditions—robust, aromatic, and utterly addictive.

HISTORY: A French heirloom formerly registered in the French catalog of the GNIS. Tatiana offers this insight: "Some sources indicate that it is from Switzerland, probably because Bern (or Berne, to use the French spelling) is the capital city of Switzerland. There is an apple variety from Switzerland called "Rose de Berne", and this variety is known in France. Some may speculate that this is where the tomato name came from, as it resembles the apple in shape and color."
 
Sold as a single plant in a 3.5" pot.