Blue Berries

Tomato

60d to harvest

Bursting with a cool, midnight-blue sheen over compact cherry-size fruit, Blue Berries delivers a sweet-tart pop and a juicy, snappy bite that feels like summer caught in a jewel. The skin is smooth and glossy, with a firm yet tender interior that shines in fresh salads and bright, colorful sauces. Grow this vigorous cherry tomato for patio-to-garden abundance—its distinctive fruit color makes every harvest moment feel like a rare find.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Feb 11th
Last Frost	Apr 1st
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 27th
Harvest Begins	Jul 26th
Harvest Ends	Nov 5th

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 do I do if my blueberry bushes get powdery white spots on leaves (powdery mildew)?

Powdery mildew on blueberries shows as a gray-white, powdery film that spreads across new leaves and shoots. Remove and discard heavily affected leaves, then improve airflow by pruning crowded canes; avoid wetting foliage when watering. If it keeps spreading, spray a labeled sulfur or potassium bicarbonate product for blueberries and repeat according to the label intervals.

How can I tell when my blueberry fruits are ready to harvest?

Harvest when berries turn fully blue and have a true bloom (a pale, dusty coating) and they come off the bush with a gentle tug. Taste is the best indicator—fully ripe berries are sweet and flavorful, while under-ripe berries stay tart and may stay firm too long. For best results, pick every 2–3 days because blueberries ripen in waves rather than all at once.