McNally Pink Beef Heart Heirloom Seeds

McNally Pink Licking River Beef Heart Tomato Seeds – Rare Heirloom Flavor & Giant Heart-Shaped Harvests

Grow a treasured Appalachian heirloom with McNally Pink Licking River Beef Heart Tomato Seeds. Known for its large pink heart-shaped fruit, meaty texture, and rich old-fashioned tomato flavor, this variety is prized by gardeners who appreciate rare seeds, dependable production, and standout slicing tomatoes. Perfect for backyard gardens, raised beds, and homestead growers.

History of McNally Pink Licking River Beef Heart Tomato

McNally Pink Licking River Beef Heart is a cherished regional heirloom believed to have been preserved through generations in the Licking River region of Kentucky. Like many family-passed heirlooms, it was valued for its size, flavor, and dependable garden performance. Today it remains a sought-after variety among seed savers and heirloom tomato collectors.

Plant Profile

Days to Maturity -Approximately 80–90 days from transplanting.

Fruit Size - Large heart-shaped tomatoes commonly weigh 12 ounces to 2 pounds under good growing conditions.

Plant Size - Vigorous plants typically reach 6–8 feet tall with staking or cage support.

Flavor Profile

McNally Pink Licking River Beef Heart tomatoes offer a rich, balanced sweetness with low acidity and dense meaty flesh. Excellent for slicing, fresh eating, and sandwiches with very few seeds.

Growth Type / Harvest Yields

Indeterminate variety that continues growing and producing fruit throughout the season until frost. Expect steady harvests of large premium tomatoes when regularly picked.

Disease Resistance

As a traditional heirloom, this variety is not bred for specific modern disease resistance packages, but healthy plants often perform well with proper spacing, crop rotation, mulching, and consistent watering.

Growing Tips & Planting Dimensions

• Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last expected frost date
• Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed and soil has warmed
• Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
• Space plants 24–36 inches apart
• Space rows 36–48 inches apart
• Provide strong cages, stakes, or trellises
• Water deeply and consistently to prevent cracking
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Find your planting zone and frost dates at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov

Good Companion Plants & Mutual Benefits

• Basil – May improve growth and helps repel pests
• Marigolds – Helps deter nematodes and unwanted insects
• Onions – Strong scent may discourage pests
• Garlic – Useful companion for pest management
• Parsley – Attracts beneficial insects
• Carrots – Helps maximize garden space below tomato canopy

How to Enjoy

• Thick slices for sandwiches and burgers
• Fresh garden salads
• Caprese platters
• Salsa and chopped tomato dishes
• Rich homemade sauces from extra-ripe fruit
• Tomato toast with salt and olive oil

Why Gardeners Love It

• Rare heirloom with regional history
• Huge heart-shaped pink tomatoes
• Meaty flesh with few seeds
• Rich sweet flavor
• Long-producing indeterminate plants
• Excellent slicing quality

Harvest Tips

• Harvest when fruit turns full pink with slight softness
• Pick regularly to encourage continued production
• Let fruits finish ripening indoors if frost threatens
• Handle carefully due to large fruit size

Order Today

Add a rare heirloom favorite to your garden with McNally Pink Licking River Beef Heart Tomato Seeds. Enjoy giant flavorful harvests, old-time taste, and beautiful pink heart-shaped fruit all season long. Order now and grow something worth saving.