Indigo Rose

Tomato

60d to harvest

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.

Crop Dates

Growing note: Frost-free Zone 12a supports continuous outdoor production.

Milestone	Date
Climate	Frost-Free Climate
Growing Approach	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

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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 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.

Indigo Rose

Planting Schedule

Crop Dates

Crop Details

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Frequently Asked Questions