Tomato - Indigo Cream Berries

Minimum Seed Count: 15

A cherry tomato that looks like it belongs in a jewel box. Indigo Cream Berries produces clusters of small, creamy-yellow fruits topped with deep indigo-purple shoulders where the sun touches the skin. The striking contrast of colors makes this variety one of the most beautiful tomatoes in the garden. Beyond its appearance, Indigo Cream Berries offers a deliciously sweet flavor with a balanced, fruity finish, making it perfect for fresh snacking right off the vine.

Plant Details

• Species: Solanum lycopersicum
• Plant Type: Indeterminate
• Days to Maturity: 70–80 days from transplant
• Fruit Size: Cherry tomato
• Fruit Color: Creamy yellow with indigo-purple shoulders
• Growth Habit: Vigorous, highly productive vines

Growing Guide

Starting Seeds

• Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last expected frost date.
• Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix.
• Maintain soil temperatures between 70–80°F.
• Germination typically occurs within 5–10 days.

Transplanting

• Harden off seedlings for 7–10 days before planting outdoors.
• Transplant after all danger of frost has passed.
• Space plants 24–36 inches apart.

Growing Conditions

• Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
• Rich, well-drained soil
• Consistent watering throughout the season
• Mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeds

Care

• Provide sturdy cages, stakes, or trellises.
• Fertilize regularly for continuous production.
• Prune suckers if desired to improve airflow and manage plant size.

Harvesting

• Harvest when fruits develop their creamy-yellow color and soften slightly.
• The indigo-purple pigmentation will be most intense on fruits exposed to sunlight.
• Pick regularly to encourage continued production.

History

Indigo Cream Berries is part of the modern "Indigo" tomato family, developed through breeding programs that introduced anthocyanins—the same beneficial pigments found in blueberries and blackberries—into tomato skins. These pigments create the beautiful purple coloration on sun-exposed portions of the fruit while maintaining excellent flavor and productivity.