Indigo Rose Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) A stunning dark purple (nearing black) coloured variety developed by Jim Myers of OSU after years of natural cross breeding selection. These medium size fruits have a sweet plum like flavour, which is best when the colour changes from shiny purple to a dull purple-brown, completing the conversion of sugars and acids. The underside of the fruit will also turn a gorgeous rose-orange colour as it ripens. Indigo Rose produces high levels of anthocyanin, which are rich in anti-oxidants. A heavy yielder from our trials in both 2021 and 2022 this is a unique, open-pollinated variety with intermediate growth habit. Our seed source comes from a long seasoned market grower near Kingston, ON.
73 days to maturity
25 seeds per packet
Planting Instructions: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Sow 1/4 inch deep and keep soil warm. Transplant into 1 inch cells or 2 inch pots at 1-2 leaf stage. Staking tomatoes (indeterminate) should be transplanted into 3-4 inch pots. Harden off plants for 4-5 days after risk of frost has passed, then transport outdoors.
