Indigo Rose

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade

Planting Schedule

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Indigo Rose bursts with a jewel-toned sweetness—deep, smoky indigo shoulders over blushing rose-red fruit, glowing like stained glass in the sun.

Bite into crisp, juicy cherry tomatoes with a balanced, gently tangy flavor that lingers pleasantly on the palate. Ideal for fresh snacking, vibrant salads, and quick sauces where their striking color and lively taste shine from the first spoonful to the last.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Indeterminate

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Indigo Rose Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Apr 13th	Jul 27th	Sep 25th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Apr 6th	Jul 20th	Sep 18th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 8th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 8th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Mar 31st	Jul 14th	Sep 12th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Mar 27th	Jul 10th	Sep 8th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Mar 25th	Jul 8th	Sep 6th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Mar 20th	Jul 3rd	Sep 1st – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Mar 16th	Jun 29th	Aug 28th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Mar 13th	Jun 26th	Aug 25th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 7th	Jun 20th	Aug 19th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 2nd	Jun 15th	Aug 14th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Feb 20th	Jun 5th	Aug 4th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Feb 11th	May 27th	Jul 26th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 2nd	May 18th	Jul 17th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Jan 16th	May 1st	Jun 30th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Dec 22nd	Apr 6th	Jun 5th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	Continuous Production
Zone 10b	Continuous Production
Zone 11a	Continuous Production
Zone 11b	Continuous Production
Zone 12a	Continuous Production
Zone 12b	Continuous Production
Zone 13a	Continuous Production
Zone 13b	Continuous Production

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	60
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Indeterminate
Support Needed	Stake
Planting Depth	Deep
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Indigo Rose’s cherry-size structure gives you a clean snap and lots of bright juice, so it doesn’t collapse into sadness in a bowl. The smoky-indigo undertone and gentle tang beg for olive oil, garlic, and dairy—then a little vinegar lift at the end for that stained-glass finish.

Best Uses

snackable raw handfuls and salad toppers that stay lively under dressing
quick, high-heat sauté or blistering for a jammy-sweet burst
short-simmer “cherry confit” style sauces for pasta or toast
bright salsa that leans sweet-tang instead of aggressively acidic

Flavor Profile

crisp, poppy bite sweet-tart balance with a gently tangy finish subtle smoky undertone rose-red juiciness with indigo-deep complexity

Kitchen Pairings

garlic olive oil burrata fresh mozzarella white wine vinegar charred bread

Frequently Asked Questions

What disease is most likely on Solanum lycopersicum (Indigo Rose tomatoes), and how can I prevent it?

Tomatoes like Indigo Rose are especially prone to early blight (brown, concentric spots on older leaves). Remove and discard infected leaves early, keep foliage dry by watering at the soil line, and space plants so air moves through the canopy. If the problem starts, use an approved copper or chlorothalonil product label-directed and repeat as directed during wet stretches.

How often should I water Indigo Rose tomato during peak growth, and what soil moisture should I keep?

During the main growth phase (after plants are established and flowering begins), keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—aim for about 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) of water per week depending on heat. Water deeply 1–2 times per week rather than frequent light sprinkles, and adjust so the top few centimeters of soil dry slightly between waterings. Mulch helps keep moisture steady, which reduces blossom-end rot and cracking.

How do I know when Indigo Rose tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are ready to harvest?

Harvest when the fruit reaches full size and the skin has shifted to its mature dark color with a slight “give” when gently squeezed. Because Indigo Rose tomatoes can look colored before they’re fully sweet, taste-test 1 fruit from the cluster—use flavor (balanced sweet/tart) as the final cue. If you see hard, pale, or very firm fruit, wait a few days and check again.