Tomato 'Indigo Rose'

Easy for Beginners
Will grow in Full Sun
Half-hardy Annual
Loved by Pollinators
Needs support
Perfect for Pots
Scented

This blue-black tomato variety contains good levels of Anthocyanin and Lycopene – two key antioxidants, so is super-healthy. More

10 seeds 110356	£5.95	In stock [?] Following the recent relocation of our warehouse, please allow up to 5 working days for despatch.
5 seedlings 511056-5	£5.50	Delivery mid April [?] When in stock, please allow up to 3 weeks for delivery.

Or buy this as part of our Grow Your Own Superfood Collection and Tomato 'Indigo Rose' and 'Noire de Crimèe' Collection.

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Tomatoes are the richest source of the powerful and important antioxidant Lycopene, and this blue-black tomato variety contains good levels of Anthocyanin too, so they are super-healthy.

Please note, illustrated packets are being introduced gradually over the coming months, availability may vary.

Genus	Lycopersicon
Group/Species	Indeterminate (Cordon) Tomato
Variety	Indigo Rose
Type	Half-Hardy Annual
Common Name	Tomato
Border Position	Back, Middle
Soil Type	Fertile
Scent	Scented
Site	Full Sun
Moisture	Moist but Well-drained
Height	1.5m (5ft)
Spacing	60cm (24in)
Sowing, Seeds, Planting	Sow under cover at end of Jan-March for planting out in April/May. Transplant seedlings into 9cm (3.5in) pots and grow on in a glasshouse (or a well-lit windowsill), once roots have filled these, transplant into 2 litre pots to grow on. When the first flowers begin to show their yellow colouring plants should be ready to plant into their final positions. For unheated greenhouses, final planting can take place in mid-spring. For growing outside, gradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions before planting out in early summer. When planting into ground, add plenty of compost or well-rotted manure prior to planting and create a shallow circular reservoir around the plant to help retain water or use Ring Culture Pots. Leave 60-90cm (24-36in) between each plant and plant them deep, sinking them to a depth of 0.5cm below the seed leaves. For containers, use a large pot (minimum 5 litres) and fill with a good quality, peat-free compost. For Grow Bags, allow two plants per bag.
Care Tips	Under cover or outside they need staking, regular watering and weekly feeding for best results. Water the soil, not the plant, tomato leaves and stems dislike getting wet. Pinch out the tops once they have set 5 or 6 trusses. You also need to pinch out any shoots that develop between the stem and main branches as they divert valuable energy from the developing fruits. Companion planting works well with tomatoes. Try basil underneath as a sacrificial planting – white fly is drawn to it rather than your tomatoes – or try garlic, nasturtiums or tagetes to repel aphids. Find more information on how to grow tomatoes from seed. Find more information on how to grow tomatoes from seed.
Flowering	June - September
Storing	Tomatoes can be kept at room temperature for 4-5 days (they will lose their flavour if kept in the fridge), and will freeze well.
Harvesting	Will fruit from July - August. Pick regularly