Indigo Gold Berries Tomato Seeds

Description

An intense indigo and gold colour combination is the primary attraction of this cherry tomato variety. These are very productive and fruit is produced as clusters of 5-8 tomatoes in a lattice pattern.

They’re perfect snacking size at a little over an inch and are juicy and delicious. and produce clusters of rosy red fruit with varying amounts of purple, some being almost entirely dark.

The purple colour develops in the sun-exposed areas, so you can check the bottoms of the fruits to look for the rich golden-yellow indicating ripeness.

Quick Facts

• Botanical Name: Solanum Lycopersicum
• Common name: Blue gold tomato, indigo gold
• Variety:  Indeterminate
• Fruit color: Blue, Yellow,
• Fruit Shape: Oblate
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Flavor Profile: Sweet
• Germination Rate: 80%
• Days to Maturity:  ~70 days
• Growing Difficulty level: Easy
• Height: 60 inches (~150 cm)

Plant Care

• Sunlight Requirement: Tomatoes need full sunlight for prolific yield.
• Sowing: Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Germination takes around 6-14 days at 65-75F.
• Transplant: Tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures, so wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Plant in full sun.
• Soil: Humus-rich soils, preferably mixed in before planting, and never use garden soil, which often drains poorly.
• Watering:  Regular watering during summer but without wetting the leaves to avoid diseases.
• Fertilizer: Fertilize with compost, manure, or a soluble, complete fertilizer.
• Use cage: Vines are quite vigorous, so use a cage, and save your garden space.
• Good intercropping partners: Asparagus, basil, mint, onion, carrots, mint, onion, celery, chive, garlic, lemon balm, lettuce, marigold, and parsley.