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Pink stripes7/25/2023 ![]() ![]() With Adams announcing his retirement earlier this offseason, and making a surprise appearance during a media conference call on Wednesday, ABC6’ Ian Steele saw his chance and asked him about its meaning. “Pink Stripes” remains a mystery almost six years after the documentary first aired. No explanation was given at the time, neither has the phrase been explained since. The plants are vigorous growers, and unlike some other sweet cherry tomatoes, the fruits of this variety seldom split.Ernie Adams, Belichick's right hand man behind pink stripes and five Super Bowls /Eh0cedU512- Matt Toz June 30, 2017 A perky little cherry tomato, Sunrise Bumblebee has yellow skin with orangey-pink stripes. ![]() It’s another stunner, with dark, wine-colored skin that’s streaked with olive green.Īlthough this little guy isn’t a good addition to a BLT, it’s worth growing even if you only plan to eat them as fresh-picked snacks in the garden. There’s a pink version of this tomato, too, called Berkeley Tie-Dye Pink. The skin is a combination of apple green, golden orange, and red. The texture is thick and juicy, and the sweet-tart fruit has the perfect level of acidity. Probably the most beautiful striped tomatoes I grow, Berkeley Tie Dye Green is just as gorgeous on the inside as it is on the out. The flavor of this tomato is absolutely fabulous. Although they’re prone to splitting after periods of heavy rainfall, the 1-pound fruits are well-worth growing. In the sun, the strips almost appear to sparkle. These gorgeous tomatoes are burgundy red with dark green or orange stripes. In my garden, it’s earlier than the other striped varieties. The flavor is very sweet, with a classic tomato punch. Green Zebra is the first striped tomato I ever grew.Įach of these large, beefsteak tomatoes is a classic tomato red but with gold stripes. I find the plants to be highly productive: Each year I pick dozens of tomatoes off of each plant. The skin of the ripe fruit is chartreuse green/yellow with darker-green stripes. The fruits are perfectly round and weigh about 3 to 5 ounces each. ![]() This distinctive tomato is probably the “zingiest” flavored variety I grow. Inside, the flesh has golden yellow and green mottling. There’s also a sister variety called Green Copia that gets a little larger and has apple-green fruits with red stripes. Copia plants need to be caged or staked as the heavy weight of the fruit can pull the branches down to the ground. For my family, it’s the perfect combination of sweet and tart. ![]() Inside, the flesh is swirled with the same colors. The large, meaty fruits of this new variety are golden yellow with red stripes. I’ve grown many others, but these are my hands-down favorites. Here are six of my favorite striped and mottled tomatoes. On top of their beauty, many striped tomatoes have a classic tomato flavor that’s sure to be a palate pleaser. The color variation on the skin can be the result of a natural genetic mutation or purposeful plant breeding, but either way, the results are stunning. Not only are the following varieties of multicolored tomatoes flavorful, they’re also downright beautiful, both in the garden and on the plate. While dozens of tomato varieties are perfect for fresh slicing and serving, my favorites are those with striped or mottled skin. Few things make a better summer lunch than a BLT or caprese salad stocked with thick slices of juicy, homegrown tomatoes. ![]()
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