Botanical profile

Indigo Cherry Tomato

Latin name
Solanum lycopersicum 'Indigo Rose'
Type
Annual fruit
Family
Solanaceae

Cherry tomato 'Indigo' (often called Indigo Rose) is a spectacular variety with round, glossy fruits that are almost black on top with purple and red highlights when ripe. Its rich color comes from its high content of anthocyanins, natural antioxidants. It offers firm flesh that is slightly tart at first, becoming sweeter as it matures. Ornamental, nutritious, and flavorful, this indeterminate variety is also very productive and disease-resistant.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Grown as an annual (zones 4 to 10)
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Regular — avoid wetting the foliage, water at the base
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants
Basil, garlic, marigold
Plants to avoid
Potato, fennel
Spacing
45 to 60 cm between plants, 75 cm between rows or 30 cm pot minimum with stake
Harvest period
July to September

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.