An heirloom tomato from Quebec with impressive pink fruits weighing up to 1 kg, distinguished by its dense, juicy flesh, balanced flavor and fascinating history.
What I appreciate about Mémé de Beauce is the balance of its flavor and the dense, juicy texture of its flesh. Its large pink fruits offer a lively acidity that complements a moderate sweetness without overpowering the aromas. With fruits weighing up to 1 kg, it will appeal to growers who enjoy exceptionally large tomatoes.
Its story is just as remarkable. In 1995, tomato seeds were discovered in an abandoned house in the Beauce region of Quebec. Of the approximately 200 seeds recovered, only three germinated, making it possible to preserve this variety and share it with other tomato enthusiasts.
Mémé de Beauce is a Quebec heirloom variety that deserves a place in the garden for both its generous fruits and its unusual story.
Every variety has its own personality. The best tomato isn’t the one that everyone likes, but the one that finds its place in your garden, your kitchen, and your habits.
You can share its seeds within your community: our seeds are reproducible.
Cultivate your preferences.
Flavor Profile
Balanced
Sweet: ●●●○○ | Acidic: ●●○○○ | Aromatic: ●●○○○
Intensity: Moderate to pronounced | Texture: Dense and juicy
Each flavor profile is based on my own observations in the garden and during tasting. The seeds come from tomatoes selected in my garden.
Technical Information
Use: Sandwiches, salads, sauces and tomato purée
Type: Beefsteak, sometimes ribbed
Color: Pink
Size: Very large
Weight: Up to 1 kg
Flesh: Dense and juicy
Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
Maturity: 80 to 95 days
Brix observed during my tastings: 5
Origin: Beauce, Quebec, Canada
Discovery: 1995
Sowing: 5 mm deep, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost
Hardening off: Gradually before transplanting
Temperature: 24 to 32 °C for germination, then 16 to 20 °C
Full sun | Indeterminate ↕ 180 to 200 cm | ↔ 50 cm | Sturdy stake
Discover its sisters in flavor or use among the recommended varieties.