{"product_id":"tomato-indigo-blue","title":"Tomato - Indigo Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Seed Count: 15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eNext to Black Beauty, Indigo Blue produces the darkest tomato shouldering of any other! Almost a true shade of Black! This remarkable coloration comes from anthocyanin—the same powerful pigments found in blueberries and blackberries. As the tomatoes ripen, the lower portion turns red, creating a dramatic contrast that makes every fruit look like a work of art. Combined with excellent flavor and strong productivity, Indigo Blue is a standout in any garden and very low cracking!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"573\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"846\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eSpecies: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"650\"\u003ePlant Type: Indeterminate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eDays to Maturity: 70–80 days from transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"736\"\u003eFruit Size: Small to medium tomatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eFruit Color: Blue-purple shoulders with red undersides when ripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eGrowth Habit: Vigorous, productive vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eStarting Seeds\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eStart seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last expected frost date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eSow seeds ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eMaintain soil temperatures between 70–80°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eGermination typically occurs within 5–10 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003eHarden off seedlings for 7–10 days before planting outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eTransplant after all danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eSpace plants 24–36 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eFull sun (8+ hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eRich, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eConsistent watering throughout the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eMulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eCare\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eProvide sturdy cages, stakes, or trellises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eFertilize regularly for strong growth and heavy yields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eGood sun exposure helps develop the deepest blue-purple coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003ePrune if desired to improve airflow and fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003eHarvest when the underside of the fruit turns red and the tomato yields slightly to gentle pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003eThe blue-purple shoulders will remain dark even when fully ripe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003ePick regularly to encourage continued production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003eIndigo Blue is part of the groundbreaking Indigo tomato breeding projects that introduced high levels of anthocyanins into tomato skins. These pigments, commonly found in berries, create the striking blue-purple coloration when fruits are exposed to sunlight. The result is a tomato that combines unique appearance, excellent flavor, and a fascinating breeding history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beebe Seed Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49826887106799,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/8451\/6335\/files\/C3BE50FD-7198-4542-91E3-CFA093BDC9CB.jpg?v=1781910125","url":"https:\/\/beebeseeds.com\/products\/tomato-indigo-blue","provider":"Beebe Seed Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}