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Tomato Indigo Apple Seeds
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Tomato Indigo Apple (Solanum lycopersicum), is an exceptional indeterminate large round/beef tomato variety that will captivate gardeners with its distinctive features and numerous benefits. Known by its Latin name Solanum lycopersicum, Tomato Indigo Apple is a must-have addition to any garden, offering a delightful and rewarding growing experience.
Tomato Indigo Apple stands out with its medium-sized, round fruits that resemble miniature apples. The unique shape and vibrant colour of the fruits, a deep purple with hints of red, make it a stunning addition to your garden and an exciting culinary ingredient. The fascinating aspect of Tomato Indigo Apple is its exceptional flavour profile. The fruits boast a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, with a subtle earthy undertone. The rich and complex taste is sure to impress even the most discerning palates, making it ideal for salads, sandwiches, and sauces.
Interesting Fact: The deep purple colour of Tomato Indigo Apple is due to the presence of anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants that offer numerous health benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties and support for cardiovascular health.
Growing Tomato Indigo Apple offers a range of advantages for experienced gardeners. This indeterminate variety produces high yields of flavourful fruits throughout the growing season, ensuring an abundant harvest. Its vigorous growth habit and disease resistance make it a reliable choice for any garden. One of the key benefits of Tomato Indigo Apple is its nutritional value. Tomatoes are a great source of fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants, contributing to overall health and well-being. The vibrant colours indicate high levels of beneficial compounds that support a healthy diet.
To maximise your success with Tomato Indigo Apple, provide a sunny location, well-drained soil, and regular watering. Support the plants with stakes or cages to keep them upright and facilitate proper airflow. Prune the plants to maintain optimal growth and productivity. A gardener would want to grow Tomato Indigo Apple for its exceptional colour, exquisite flavour, and versatility in the kitchen. Its unique shape and vibrant colours make it a visual delight, enhancing the presentation of any dish.
Experience the extraordinary qualities of Tomato Indigo Apple. 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 Apple, you can add a touch of elegance and uniqueness 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 Apple 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 Apple' 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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