Indigo Apple Tomato Seeds (Organic)

Indigo Apple Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is a striking indeterminate variety with deep purple-black shoulders over red, and a sweet tomato flavor. An early variety with heavy fruit set, it resists cracking and sun scald, shows some resistance to late blight, and is rich in the antioxidant anthocyanin. Each fruit runs about 4 to 6 ounces. Organic.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Lycopersicon esculentum (Tender Annual, Indeterminate)
• Type: Anthocyanin-rich slicing tomato, Organic
• Fruit: 4 to 6 oz, purple-black shoulders over red
• Days to maturity: 70 days
• Germination: 6-12 days at 75-85 F soil temperature
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/2"
• Spacing after thinning: 15" to 36"
• Height at maturity: 5 to 6 feet
• Seeds per pack: approx 50 (bulk approx 9,821 per 1 oz)

Best for

• Fresh eating, slicing, and salads
• Salsas and colorful plates
• Antioxidant-rich harvests
• Trellised and staked growing
• Crack- and sun-scald-prone conditions

How to grow

Sow 1/2" deep at 75-85 F, germinating in 6 to 12 days, and grow in full sun in nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. Stake or trellis the indeterminate vines and space 15" to 36" apart. The dark color develops on the shoulders first as fruit ripens; harvest when fruit gives slightly under pressure.

Flavor profile

Sweet, well-balanced tomato flavor with a tangy edge and firm, juicy flesh.

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