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Indigo Rose Pole Cherry Tomato Seeds
Indigo Rose Pole Cherry Tomato Seeds
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Indigo Rose' was developed by Professor Jim Myers at Oregon State University to include anthocyanins (antioxidants that are beneficial to our health) in the fruits. Its 5' vines require support and produce plentiful 2-ounce fruits in clusters of 6 to 8. You'll find dozens of ways to eat these gorgeous purplish-brown tomatoes with red centers after you taste their balanced, sweet, acidic flavor! Allow fruit to fully ripen on the vine before harvesting. Disease resistant.
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 80–90 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae
Type: Semi-Determinate, Cherry Tomato (Learn more)
Native: Andes
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: Vines can easily reach 5', possibly longer in areas with exceptionally long growing seasons.
Variety Info: 2-ounce, round fruits that turn purplish-brown with reddish undersides and red flesh. This open-pollinated variety has high resistance to early blight and powdery mildew.
Attributes: Early Blight Resistant, Powdery Mildew Resistant, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: For mild climates only: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting. Transplant when air temperature is 45°F or warmer, usually 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–90°F.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: ⅛"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24"
Row Spacing: 36"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 24"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Indigo Rose' tomatoes are at the peak of sun-ripened deliciousness when purplish-black color turns from bright, shiny purple to dull, brownish purple, and fruit has a slight give when gently squeezed.
- Angela H.CA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJan 28, 2026All sprouted
So far the seedlings are little but they all sprouted in about 12 days, I was even able to thin a few and put them in their own pots. Can’t wait to see how big and strong they grow!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedEGEpic GardeningJan 28, 2026Hey Angela,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback of our Indigo Rose Pole Cherry Tomato Seeds! We're thrilled to hear that all your seeds sprouted in about 12 days and that you were even able to thin some and give them their own pots! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- FrancescaVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsSep 20, 2025Beautiful addition to your garden
Delicious and beautiful! They are a stunning fruit that everyone always comments on when they see them. Very prolific. Semi determinate but mine are around 5 ft tall right now and still climbing. Easily one of my top 5 things to grow.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningSep 22, 2025Hey Francesca,
What a fantastic review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your Indigo Rose Pole Cherry Tomatoes are being such stunning showstoppers and delivering that perfect combination of beauty and delicious flavor!
Your growing experience sounds like it's going absolutely perfectly - those 5-foot tall plants that are still climbing really show how happy these tomatoes are in your garden setup! It's so exciting when a variety exceeds expectations like that, especially with the vigorous growth you're seeing. The semi-determinate nature of Indigo Rose really gives you the best of both worlds - that manageable growth habit but with the climbing potential that keeps producing.
We love that you're getting the full Indigo Rose experience - not only are they producing prolifically for you, but those absolutely gorgeous dark purple shoulders with the red bottoms are clearly making quite the impression on everyone who sees them! There's something so special about these tomatoes because they're true conversation starters - people just can't help but comment when they see those stunning, almost black-looking fruits hanging on the vine.
It's such high praise that they've earned a spot in your top 5 things to grow! That really speaks to how this variety delivers on all the things that matter most - incredible looks, great taste, reliable production, and that wow factor that makes gardening so rewarding.
Your experience will be so helpful for other gardeners who are looking for a tomato variety that's as beautiful as it is productive!
Thank you so much for sharing such an enthusiastic review about both the visual impact and growing performance!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- nathan i.Rated 5 out of 5 starsAug 18, 20245 Stars
The indigo rose tomatoes grow very well in Colorado. The plants look exactly like the illustration on the cover of the seed packet. I would grow them again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Valerie H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 22, 20245 Stars
I have cute little purple tomatoes on all of the plants. The majority of them grew and germinated just fine.
- Cassie M.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJul 14, 20235 Stars
I direct sowed 3 seeds into the ground just about a month ago (June 15)- all germinated and looked so healthy I saved the other two! I'm zone 9B
