Purple Bumblebee

Tomato

60d to harvest

Sweetly fragrant and jewel-toned, Purple Bumblebee cherry tomatoes drape on the vine in clusters of dusky purple-black fruit with a warm, honeyed blush at the shoulders. Their flavor is bright and balanced—tender, juicy, and pleasantly complex—with a silky bite that shines whether enjoyed straight from the plant or tossed into vibrant mixes. Grow them for effortless snacking, colorful salads, and striking sauce-worthy color that deepens as the fruit ripens over the season.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 13th
Last Frost	Apr 10th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 5th
Harvest Begins	Aug 4th
Harvest Ends	Oct 28th

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 pest or disease is most likely on Solanum lycopersicum (purple bumblebee tomato), and how do I control it?

Watch for early blight and leaf spot, which show up as brown, target-like spots on older leaves and can quickly spread in warm, humid weather. Remove and discard affected lower leaves, avoid wetting foliage, and apply a labeled fungicide that targets tomato blights at the first signs. Improve airflow with wider spacing and keep mulch down to prevent soil splash onto leaves.

How can I tell when purple bumblebee tomato is ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits are fully colored to their mature purple-brown/purple tone and the shoulders show no green. The fruit should give slightly to gentle pressure and should come off the plant with a light twist. For best flavor, pick as soon as they reach full color—overripe tomatoes can soften quickly on the vine.