Tomato Seeds – Indigo Rose

Tomato Seeds – Indigo Rose Variety produce small to medium tomatoes with deep purple to near-black coloration. This heirloom type is valued for its vigorous warm-season growth, visually striking fruit, and reliable production. The plants thrive in full sunlight and nutrient-rich, well-drained soil, making them suitable for raised beds, garden rows, and large containers.

Indigo Rose tomatoes grow on indeterminate vines that require staking or caging for proper support. With high germination potential and steady seasonal yields, this variety is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to grow unique, dark-toned tomatoes with strong growth performance.

Features

• Produces deep purple to black small/medium tomatoes

• Heirloom variety with vigorous plant growth

• Strong warm-season performance

• Suitable for raised beds, containers, and open gardens

• High germination potential

• Indeterminate vines for continuous fruiting

Specifications

Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Common Name: Tomato
Variety: Indigo Rose
Plant Type: Warm-season annual
Growth Habit: Indeterminate
Fruit Size: Small to medium
Fruit Color: Deep purple to near-black
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Soil Type: Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Days to Maturity: 75–85 days
Plant Height: 5–6 feet with support
Watering: Moderate; maintain steady soil moisture
Sowing Method: Start indoors and transplant outdoors

Growing Season:

• Plant in spring and summer

• Start indoors: January to March

• Transplant outdoors: March to May, after frost danger ends

USDA Hardiness Zones:

• Grown annually in Zones 3–10

• Move outdoors when temperatures remain above 60°F (15°C)