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| Botanical Name |
Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
| Seeds Per Pack |
25 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
10 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
1/4 in. |
| When to Sow |
Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height |
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
| Plant Spacing |
24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Danger |
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Growth Habit |
Indeterminate |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest |
70-80 |
| Propagation Methods |
From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Ferment seeds before storing |
| Open Pollinated (OP) |
Yes |
| Usage |
Fresh, salad, Fresh, slicing |
| Fruit Color |
Black, Blue/Anthocyanin, Brown, Red |
| Fruit Size |
Medium (under one pound) |
Blue tomatoes captivate with their sparkling flavor and appealing aesthetics. These indeterminate plants yield trusses of 1–2 ounce small slicing tomatoes, which undergo a fascinating color transformation from green with purple tops and crimson bottoms to midnight black with deep maroon bottoms as they ripen. Boasting high levels of anthocyanin, an antioxidant also found in blueberries, these tomatoes offer health benefits alongside their stunning looks and delicious taste. Indigo Blue Chocolate tomatoes, small and round with a chocolate-brown hue, provide a juicy yet firm texture and a rich, sweet yet acidic flavor. These vigorous plants produce well throughout the season, with fruit known for their sunburn and crack resistance, ensuring a fruitful and visually striking addition to any garden.
