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Tomato Indigo Pear Drops Seeds
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Tomato Indigo Pear Drops (Solanum lycopersicum), is a truly captivating indeterminate plum tomato variety that will entice gardeners with its unique features and exceptional benefits. Known by its Latin name Solanum lycopersicum, Tomato Indigo Pear Drops is a must-have addition to any garden, providing a delightful and rewarding growing experience.
Tomato Indigo Pear Drops is renowned for its small, pear-shaped fruits that are as visually stunning as they are delicious. The fruits exhibit a mesmerising colour combination, with deep purple-black skin and vibrant red-pink flesh. This striking contrast creates an eye-catching display in the garden and adds a touch of elegance to your culinary creations. The unique aspect of Tomato Indigo Pear Drops is its remarkable flavour. Its sweet and tangy taste with a hint of fruity undertones is simply irresistible. The rich and succulent flesh delivers an explosion of flavours, making it perfect for fresh eating, salads, and gourmet dishes.
Interesting Fact: The dark purple-black colour of Tomato Indigo Pear Drops is due to the presence of anthocyanins, a type of antioxidant that provides numerous health benefits.
Growing Tomato Indigo Pear Drops offers a range of advantages for experienced gardeners. This indeterminate variety is vigorous and productive, ensuring a bountiful harvest of these delightful fruits. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for container gardening or smaller spaces, allowing you to grow this unique variety even in limited areas. One of the key benefits of Tomato Indigo Pear Drops is its nutritional value. Tomatoes are an excellent source of fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants, promoting overall health and w. The vibrant colours indicate high levels of beneficial compounds that contribute to a nutritious diet.
To maximise your success with Tomato Indigo Pear Drops, provide a sunny location, well-drained soil, and consistent watering. Stake or trellis the plants for proper support as the fruits develop. Regular pruning and adequate air circulation will help prevent diseases and ensure optimal growth.
A gardener would want to grow Tomato Indigo Pear Drops for its exceptional colour, exquisite flavour, and versatility in the kitchen. It allows you to create visually stunning dishes that will impress both your family and guests. The unique shape and vibrant colours make it a conversation starter at any meal.
Experience the extraordinary qualities of Tomato Indigo Pear Drops. Embrace its striking appearance, delightful flavour, and the satisfaction of growing your own homegrown tomatoes. Cultivate this remarkable variety and elevate your culinary creations to new heights. With Tomato Indigo Pear Drops, you can add a touch of elegance to your garden while savouring the delicious flavours it offers. Embrace the joy of growing this extraordinary variety and make it a prized addition to your gardening collection.
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Tomato Indigo Pear Drops Vegetable Seed Information
| Seed Quantity: | Approx 10 seeds per pack. |
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Sunny, fertile but sheltered spot or in greenhouse or polytunnel.
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| When to Sow |
January to April.
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| How to Sow: |
Sow seeds thinly in seed trays of seed & potting compost or 2-3 seeds in small pots and cover lightly with a little compost. Firm compost gently and water carefully. Keep in heated greenhouse/propagator at about 15-20C. Transplant into larger individual pots when 10cm tall. 'Harden off' plants for 3-4 days before finally planting them outside from May to June, at a spacing of 45cm between plants. It is best to plant deeply to a depth of 0.5cm below the seed leaves - this helps to give a nice sturdy plant. This variety can also be grown in a greenhouse in a large pot/greenhouse soil or grow bags.
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| Care: |
Keep protected if frost is forecast with a fleece or a cloche. They require daily watering and feeding once a week with a h, tomato fertiliser when the fruit has begun to set. Tomato 'Indigo Pear Drops' is an indeterminate/ cordon plant that will require staking and support as it produces a heavy crop of tomatoes. Side shoots will require 'pinching out'.
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| Harvest: | July to October. |
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