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Tomatoes
Bosque Blue - Tomato
Ref : P6088
- Solanum lycopersicum
Bag of 35 seeds
The Bosque Blue indigo blue tomato is a variety offering an abundance of 60-90 g fruits that turn indigo thanks to the presence of anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants. Their fresh flavor is highly appreciated, with a hint of vanilla.
Characteristics of the Bosque Blue indigo tomato
The Bosque Blue indigo tomato, Solanum lycopersicum, is a new variety developed after 5 years of breeding by Lee Goodwin in New Mexico. It is the result of a cross between the "Blue" tomato from the University of Oregon and the "Amy's Sugar Gem" variety. This mid-season plant of indeterminate growth offers a multitude of round fruits weighing 60 to 90 g, whose dark blue-purple color reveals the presence of anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants. Lee Goodwin evokes a vanilla flavor for his first indigo tomato variety.
Bosque Blue indigo tomato seedlings
Blue tomato seedlings can be sown from the end of February under glass until April, in pots or honeycombed trays, under a very bright shelter and at a temperature of between 16 and 20°C.
- Bury seeds 5-7 mm deep in potting soil;
- Water the seedlings, but do not over-water;
- Grow tomatoes indoors under a light source or in a nursery;
- Transplant into pots when the tomato reaches the stage of 2 to 4 true leaves. Bury the stem up to the two cotyledons to encourage root development and keep the plants protected from the cold;
- For 4 to 7 days before planting, take the tomato plants outside during the day to acclimatize them to outdoor conditions;
- As soon as the tomatoes are strong, transplant the whole clod into the vegetable garden, in full sun, after the last frosts. Plants destined for greenhouses can be planted when the indoor temperature no longer falls below 10°C;
- Maintain a minimum distance of 50 cm between plants, burying the stem up to the first leaves;
- Water tomatoes abundantly when planting in the vegetable garden.
We recommend planting companion plants such as tagetes or basil between tomatoes to repel pests.
How often should I water my tomato plants?
To avoid fungal diseases such as mildew and blossom end necrosis, follow these tips:
- Water tomato plants regularly, but not excessively;
- Water at the end of the day, when the sun's rays are no longer to be feared;
- Avoid wetting tomato leaves and flowers by watering at the foot of the plant;
- Mulch the soil to conserve moisture;
- Use organic preventive treatments: nettle purin, comfrey, etc.
Is it necessary to prune tomato plants?
This blue tomato has an indeterminate growth habit. The stem will continue to elongate, forming numerous lateral branches, all of which produce flowers.
Pruning is not recommended. Pruning can cause open wounds to the plants and encourage the spread of disease. For staking, these bulky plants can be kept in cages or on ladders.
When to harvest the Bosque Blue indigo tomato?
This mid-season variety is harvested from July to October. This crop offers an abundance of fruit per plant in one season. Highly appreciated for its antioxidant power and mild vanilla flavor, this dark blue-purple cocktail tomato can be eaten raw or cooked, as an aperitif, in salads or baked to accompany meat and fish dishes.
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Sow in pots at a temperature of between 16 and 20°C, under a well-lit shelter, 5 weeks before planting. After the last frosts, transplant the whole clump into the ground at a minimum distance of 50 cm, burying the stem up to the first leaves. Water abundantly at the time of planting.
In cool climates, Solanaceae are best grown under cover, with regular watering.
Solanum lycopersicum
From 60 to 90 g
35 seeds
United States
Lee Goodwin
