Blue Cherry Tomato Dancing with Smurfs

Blue Cherry Tomato 'Dancing with Smurfs' (Solanum lycopersicum) – Offered by Ferme Tourne-Sol

The Blue Cherry Tomato 'Dancing with Smurfs' is a unique and spectacular variety, offering small, dark blue cherry tomatoes with purple highlights that turn burgundy red when ripe. In addition to its unusual appearance, it is distinguished by a sweet and balanced taste, with a slight tartness. This variety is rich in anthocyanins , natural antioxidants present in the berries, giving it not only its stunning color, but also health benefits. Very productive , it grows abundantly on vigorous plants and produces throughout the season.

Type : Blue cherry tomato
Plant habit : Indeterminate
Spread : 50 to 70 cm
Plant height : 1.5 to 2 m
Quantity per pack : 50 seeds
Maturity : Approximately 75 days
Companion plants : Basil, garlic, lettuce, pepper, carrot
Enemy plants : Fennel, cabbage, corn

Cultivation method

Sowing : Start seedlings indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost , then transplant outdoors once soil is warm and night temperatures remain above 10°C . Soil and Location : Prefers rich, well-drained soil with compost . A full sun location is necessary for a beautiful blue color and optimum maturity.

Spacing and care : Plant 50-70 cm apart to allow good air circulation. As this is an indeterminate variety, it requires staking or trellising to support its upright growth and facilitate harvesting. Watering : Keep the soil slightly moist , avoiding overwatering. Mulch at the base of the plant helps to conserve moisture and protect against certain diseases.

Harvest : Ready in about 75 days . Fruits turn from dark blue to deep red when ripe. They peel easily when ripe.

Use and benefits

With its fascinating color and sweet taste, the 'Dancing with Smurfs' tomato is perfect for colorful salads, cheese platters, appetizers or simply enjoyed fresh from the garden . Thanks to its anthocyanin content, it also provides an antioxidant boost to the diet. For a touch of originality, try it in a contrasting salsa with tropical fruits or roasted in the oven to intensify its flavors.

Growing this variety means adding a touch of magic and exoticism to the vegetable garden , with a tomato that is as beautiful as it is delicious, which will surely surprise with its appearance and flavor.