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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 80–90 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Type: Semi-Determinate, Cherry Tomato (Learn more)
Native: Andes
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: Vines can easily reach 5', possibly longer in areas with exceptionally long growing seasons.
Variety Info: 2-ounce, round fruits that turn purplish-brown with reddish undersides and red flesh. This open-pollinated variety has high resistance to early blight and powdery mildew.
Attributes: Early Blight Resistant, Powdery Mildew Resistant, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45°F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: ⅛"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24"
Row Spacing: 36"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Indigo Rose' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when purplish-black color turns from bright, shiny purple to dull, brownish purple, and fruit has a slight give when gently squeezed.
- DAKOTA C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/29/245 Stars
Will be starting seeds soon and planting in my greenhouse.
- nathan i.Rated 5 out of 5 stars8/18/245 Stars
The indigo rose tomatoes grow very well in Colorado. The plants look exactly like the illustration on the cover of the seed packet. I would grow them again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Valerie H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/22/245 Stars
I have cute little purple tomatoes on all of the plants. The majority of them grew and germinated just fine.
- Nicole H.Rated 3 out of 5 stars6/13/243 Stars
I bought BI Cherry Tomato seeds and planted them last year. All of the seeds germinated (not a surprise), but I was not impressed by the yield or the taste and texture of the tomatoes. All of my other varieties of tomato plants have higher yields with great taste and the usual texture expected of a tomato. I will say that I did enjoy growing them for one season. Experimenting is a huge part of gardening. If you want a tomato with great flavor and high yields, then skip these seeds. However, if you simply enjoy growing and experimenting, then I highly recommend these seeds.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/14/24Hey Nicole, Thank you so much for the feedback. We're so sorry you didn't enjoy our Indigo Rose tomatoes! Our team has found them to be a good-yielding variety with good flavor and stunning color in our test garden. Still, we realize that each gardener has preferences for how a tomato should taste and produce, plus regional variables in the soil's makeup can change the resulting flavor of a tomato. This is often referred to as the "terroir," and while that term is used most to refer to grapes used in winemaking, it applies to other plants, too - which is why tomatoes grown in San Marzano, Italy, are internationally popular for sauces, and why certain species of onions are only called "Vidalia" onions if grown near Vidalia, Georgia!
We'd encourage you to keep testing other varieties of tomatoes to find a better match, as there are thousands (some say tens of thousands) of tomato varieties in the world. While this one wasn't the perfect fit for your garden, we're sure you'll find another variety from us that meets or exceeds your expectations. Feel free to reach out to us to share if there's a specific type or variety of tomato you enjoy most, and we'll be happy to make some recommendations of varieties from us that you may enjoy more than Indigo Rose. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Ross G.Rated 3 out of 5 stars5/31/243 Stars
This year I started 9 different varieties, two of which I did two separate trials each: 1 of seeds that I save from last year, and 1 from a packet from 2023. I used the same method for all, moist paper towel in zip loc bags taped to a sunny window. This method works quite well, and I've had great success, as the seeds stay moist, and the sun gives it the warmth they need to reach 70-80+ degrees for good germination. This was my first year trying the Inidgo Rose variety, and I was super excited to try my first "indigo" type tomato. They did ok, but just ok. I think I got about 50% germination rates, with average to slightly below average vigor once they entered seedling stage. Two did make it to repotting, and I currently have one in the ground as of May 31, so I'm hopeful I will get fruit out of at least one of them. The best performers I had were by far seeds that I saved from last year (pink and sunrise bumble bee varieties).
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/31/24Hey Ross,
I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance on these seeds and the Black Krim Pole Tomato Seeds and address any concerns you may have. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️