Tips for Growing Purple Tomatoes
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YAY! We are so happy that you are growing our Purple Tomato in your garden.
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Our Purple Tomato is bioengineered to produce purple antioxidants in the skin and flesh, making the entire fruit more purple and nutritious.
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We have found that our Purple Tomatoes have a deliciously earthy, savory flavor. We love them in salads, elegant dishes, and just as a simple snack.
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In our greenhouse, we have a 98% germination rate; we hope you have the same success!
Variety Information
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The Purple Tomato is an indeterminate large-fruited cherry tomato with highly vigorous vegetative growth and a strong main stem.
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Fruit forms green and turns purple in the skin and flesh.
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Ready for harvest when fruit begins to feel soft.
Growing instructions
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Use your favorite indeterminate tomato methods!
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Sow seeds in starter pots 1/4" deep in loose soil.
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Transplant 3 to 5 weeks after sowing into soil rich with organic matter.
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Plants can grow to 12-15 feet,
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Your results will vary due to differences in light, water, temperature and so on.
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Plants pruned to a single main stalk can grow to 12-15 feet! See the picture above of how we grow them in our greenhouse.
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Shorter/wider plants can be achieved by pruning to multiple main stems.
Maturity: Approximately 70 days
How do I prune indeterminate tomatoes?
Along with the many tutorials on YouTube, two methods are described below.
Training and pruning indeterminate tomatoes
Pruning tomato plants
Help! I have never started tomatoes from seeds before. How do I do this?
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Tomato seeds need warmth to germinate.
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Put the seeds in soil and cover loosely with plastic wrap to conserve moisture, and place your seeds in a dark, warm location, preferably between 70°F to 80°F.
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When your seeds start sprouting, usually within 1 to 2 weeks, move them to a sunny spot or under artificial lights. In cooler conditions, germination will take longer.
Simple instructions can be found here.
You can also contact your local Agricultural Extension agent -- a state-by-state directory can be found here. You can also search for a Master Gardener near you.
How can I share my growing experience with Norfolk Healthy Produce?
We want to hear from you! info@norfolkhealthyproduce.com
Happy Gardening!
Your NHP Team