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Modern open-pollinated elongated indeterminate cherry tomato
Solanaceae
Organic fruiting vegetable seeds
Organic elongated marbled 'Blush' cherry tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Product code : BIOVO-0145
'Blush' is a modern open-pollinated tomato bred by Fred Hempel and released in the 2010s; it is not an heirloom. Indeterminate vines carry abundant clusters of elongated golden-yellow fruit that develops a pink to red blush at full ripeness. The firm, juicy flesh has a sweet, fruity flavour suited to snacking, salads, and garnishes. Start seed indoors six to eight weeks before the expected last frost, then transplant into warm soil in full sun. Provide fertile, well-drained ground, even moisture, and a sturdy cage or stake. The first fruit is generally ready about 70 days after transplanting, when its namesake blush is clearly visible.
- Quantity
- Approximately 30 seeds
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Life cycle
- Warm-season annual
Discover the plant
Common nameElongated marbled Blush cherry tomato
FamilySolanaceae
GenusSolanum
Specieslycopersicum
CultivarBlush
TypeModern open-pollinated elongated indeterminate cherry tomato
Botanical nameSolanum lycopersicum
Reproducible seedsYes
Heirloom varietyYes
Organic elongated marbled 'Blush' cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a modern open-pollinated cultivar bred by Fred Hempel in California. The indeterminate vines bear clusters of elongated golden-yellow fruit that develop pink to red striping when ripe. Firm, juicy flesh and a sweet, fruity flavour suit snacking, salads, and garnishes. 'Blush' was released in the 2010s, so it is not an heirloom. Plants need a sturdy support and regular picking, and the first fruit is generally ready about 70 days after transplanting. Full colour is the clearest guide to its namesake blush.
Start seed indoors six to eight weeks before the expected last frost, sowing about 5 mm deep in clean, lightly moist mix. Keep the seedbed warm and move seedlings into strong light promptly after emergence. Pot them on once true leaves develop, then harden them gradually. Transplant only after frost danger has passed and the soil is warm. Choose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, leave enough room for airflow, and install a tall cage or stake immediately. Protect new transplants from sudden cold and wind while their roots establish.
Water deeply at soil level and maintain reasonably even moisture as flowers set and fruit enlarges. Add mulch only after the ground has warmed, keep lower foliage away from the soil, and secure lengthening stems with soft ties. Harvest when the golden skin carries a distinct pink or red blush and the fruit yields slightly to gentle pressure. Pick clusters regularly because the indeterminate plant continues producing until cold weather. Bring sound, developed fruit indoors before frost. Do not eat tomato leaves or stems, and discard fruit that is mouldy, slimy, deeply split, or abnormal-smelling.
Sowing guide
It all startswith a seed.
Sowing depth
0.5 cm (1/4 in)
Spacing / density
Space plants approximately 90 to 120 cm (36 to 48 in) apart to accommodate indeterminate growth and air circulation.
Germination temperature
22 to 28 °C (72 to 82 °F)
Germination time
5 to 10 days
Sowing period
March through April indoors Adjust these dates to your local frost dates and soil conditions; Canadian growing seasons vary by region.
Propagation
Seed
Growing method
Starting tomato seeds inside: 'Blush' tomato. Sow indoors about 0.5 cm deep in clean seed-starting mix six to eight weeks before the local average last frost. Use clean, moist seed starting mix that drains freely, and never leave the tray saturated. Maintain 22 to 28 °C and steady moisture without waterlogging; emergence generally takes 5 to 10 days. Move seedlings under strong light as soon as they appear, provide gentle airflow, and pot them up after true leaves develop. Keep the cultivar label with every plant. Harden seedlings gradually to sun, wind, and cooler outdoor air. Transplant after frost danger has passed and the soil has warmed, choosing full sun and fertile, freely drained ground. Blush is vigorous and indeterminate, reaching about 1.8 to 2.1 m, so install a tall cage or trellis at planting. Space plants generously for airflow, tying, and access to the long clusters. Water deeply at soil level and maintain even moisture through flowering and fruit fill. Apply fertilizer at a moderate labelled rate; heavy nitrogen feeding can delay ripening. Begin checking clusters around 70 days after transplanting. Harvest the small elongated cherry tomatoes when the golden-yellow background shows fine red marbling, the fruit remains firm, and it yields slightly under gentle pressure. Secure lengthening stems with soft ties, pick regularly to reduce cluster weight, and collect sound developed fruit before the first autumn frost.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Soil pH
Approximately 6.0 to 6.8
Minimum temperature
10 °C (50 °F)
Care level
Moderate
Watering
Elongated marbled 'Blush' cherry tomato carries many small fruit, so a dry root zone can interrupt several clusters at once. Elongated marbled 'Blush' cherry tomato's small elongated cherry fruit, golden yellow finely marbled with red is carried on indeterminate vigorous and climbing growth, so extend watering beyond the stem as the supported canopy enlarges. The harvest guide for elongated marbled 'Blush' cherry tomato is approximately 70 days after transplanting; maintain moisture while younger clusters continue filling. Water elongated marbled 'Blush' cherry tomato slowly at the base, soak its root zone, then wait until the upper soil begins to dry before irrigating again.
Soil type
Although elongated marbled 'Blush' cherry tomato bears small fruit, its productive growth still calls for a substantial, well-drained root zone. Prepare elongated marbled 'Blush' cherry tomato's bed for indeterminate vigorous and climbing growth bearing small elongated cherry fruit, golden yellow finely marbled with red, not only for the small spring transplant. Allow approximately 70 days after transplanting for elongated marbled 'Blush' cherry tomato to develop, providing soil volume that stays aerated after repeated watering. Before setting elongated marbled 'Blush' cherry tomato, mix mature compost through the area while preserving a crumbly structure rather than a dense amended pocket.
Fertilization
Once 'Blush' flowers, favour steady growth over leafy surges. Base extra feeding on tested need, not a calendar. elongated marbled 'Blush' cherry tomato benefits from balanced fertility before its first trusses. Apply liquid feed only after moistening the soil. For Elongated marbled Blush cherry tomato, fruit development competes with foliage under excessive nitrogen. Allow time for each application to show results. For 'Blush', its root zone needs consistent moisture while fruit enlarges. Base extra feeding on tested need, not a calendar. Fertilizer cannot correct water-related disorders on elongated marbled 'Blush' cherry tomato.
Moisture
Consistent soil moisture without saturation; good air circulation around the foliage.
Seasonal care
Seasonal care for 'Blush' tomato. Use elongated marbled 'Blush' cherry tomato’s stated sowing window as a frost-relative cue, not a universal date: indoor sowing six to eight weeks before last frost; transplant after frost. Sow 0.5 cm deep at 22 to 28 °C (72 to 82 °F); the working germination range is 5 to 10 days, with moisture held steady rather than saturated. Keep young seedlings close to strong light, rotate trays for balanced growth, and pot them on before roots become crowded. After several days of hardening, set 'Blush' plants outdoors only when frost danger has passed and nights have become reliably mild. Install a sturdy support at planting and guide new growth before stems become heavy or tangled. Prepare a sunny, well-drained bed; mix mature compost through the root zone and keep the lower leaves clear of soil splash. Check soil beneath the mulch rather than relying on wilt, then irrigate at the base early enough for foliage to remain dry overnight. Elongated marbled 'Blush' cherry tomato container guidance: 35 to 45 L and 35 to 45 cm wide. Set the pot where runoff can escape and light is adequate. As yellow flowers open, preserve airflow around 'Blush', check ties and supports, and watch the undersides of leaves for early pest or disease signs. Use the supplied harvest guidance—approximately 70 days after transplanting—as a starting point; judge each fruit by developed colour, full size, and a slight yield under gentle pressure. Harvest 'Blush' regularly without pulling the vine, and bring sound, well-developed fruit indoors before the first hard frost.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Recommended pot size
35 to 45 L; container 35 to 45 cm wide
Growing 'Blush' tomato in containers. For 'Blush', choose a container matching this guide: 35 to 45 L; container 35 to 45 cm wide. Keep several drainage holes unobstructed. Feed at a modest labelled rate after watering. Excess nitrogen can delay flowering and ripening while encouraging leafy growth. Place 'Blush' before late-season crowding develops, keeping its mature habit in mind: indeterminate, vigorous, and climbing. Install a stake or cage at planting when support is needed, without later piercing the root ball. At final planting, follow this layout for the vine: approximately 90 to 120 cm (36 to 48 in) apart. Mark positions before roots are placed. Set one established this tomato plant at an appropriate depth and keep the stem clear of the rim and mulch. Leave enough access around the tomato plant to inspect and cleanly harvest small elongated cherry fruit, golden yellow finely marbled with red. Check moisture daily during hot or windy periods, using pot weight and the root zone rather than a rigid schedule. The crop needs full sun; nearby walls or taller crops should not compromise it. Guide stems through the support while they remain flexible, leaving enough room to water at soil level and reach every ripening cluster. As nights cool, check ties and actual root-zone moisture before deciding whether temporary shelter is worthwhile. Remove ripe fruit promptly and keep damaged produce out of storage. Before protecting the container from frost, examine stems and foliage for insects.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
1.8 to 2.1 m (6 to 7 ft)
Width / spread
45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in)
Flower color
Yellow
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Compound, divided foliage with an aroma when bruised; grown as an annual in your region
Growth rate
Fast
Growth habit
Indeterminate vigorous and climbing
Bloom period
'Blush' carries small yellow self-fertile flowers in clusters along its flowering stems. Breezes or bumblebee vibration normally release their pollen. In the 'Blush' planting, record the first bloom and first set dates for local planning. For elongated marbled 'Blush' cherry tomato, after successful set, each retained blossom begins developing the small elongated cherry fruit, golden yellow finely marbled with red. Keep moisture even, avoid a nitrogen surge, and support the canopy before fruit adds weight. In the Elongated marbled Blush cherry tomato planting, heat, cold, or drought may cause temporary blossom drop; correct the environment before pruning or feeding heavily. Let beneficial insects visit without spraying open blooms.
Fruiting
Pollinated flowers progressively form abundant clusters of small elongated golden-yellow fruit finely marbled with red, with firm juicy flesh. First harvest begins near 70 days after transplanting. Assess colour and gentle yielding. Maintain even moisture to limit cracking. Exact fruit weight, yield, and number of tomatoes are not guaranteed. Compare colour and gentle firmness with the expected small elongated cherry fruit, golden yellow finely marbled with red; cool weather can slow the final change.
Days to maturity
Approximately 70 days after transplanting
Harvest
Generally harvest around 70 days after transplanting when small fruit has developed golden-yellow colour and clear red marbling then yields slightly to gentle pressure. Pick ripe clusters regularly to encourage continued production from the indeterminate plant. Support the cluster with one hand and detach fruit without tearing stems. Before frost bring developed fruit indoors. Do not eat leaves or stems and discard mouldy slimy or abnormal-smelling fruit.
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Use basil or parsley near 'Blush', and reserve the sunnier open side for low lettuce or onions. Rotate elongated marbled 'Blush' cherry tomato away from tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and potatoes rather than treating companionship as disease control. Leave an open working side around the mature canopy for tying, inspection, and picking. Around 'Blush', preserve a clear route to the small elongated cherry fruit, golden yellow finely marbled with red, and remove neighbours that begin shading fruit or trapping damp air. Use companion planting to organize succession and diversity, not as a substitute for sound crop care. When arranging neighbours for elongated marbled 'Blush' cherry tomato, a companion does not guarantee control of insects or disease, so inspect every crop separately. Reassess the arrangement around 'Blush' as both crops approach mature size.
Plants to avoid
Avoid waterlogged soil, overhead watering, crowding, and repeated rotations with tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, or potatoes.
Recipe idea
From the gardento your plate.
Edible parts
Ripe fruit
'Blush' tomato, peach, and basil salad. Slice 300 g of fully ripe Blush tomatoes lengthwise and place them in a shallow bowl. Add one ripe but firm peach cut into thin wedges, 60 g fresh mozzarella torn into small pieces, and 15 ml finely sliced basil. In a separate cup, whisk 15 ml olive oil with 10 ml white wine vinegar, 5 ml honey, a small pinch of salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and turn the ingredients gently so the elongated tomatoes keep their shape. Let the bowl stand for 10 minutes at room temperature, then spoon the accumulated juices over each serving. The cultivar's golden colour and pink-red striping remain visible in this uncooked preparation, while the peach complements its sweet, fruity flavour. Serve as a side dish with grilled bread or legumes. Use only sound tomatoes and wash produce before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a clean covered container and eat them within one day. This recipe is for fresh service, not canning or room-temperature storage.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
When should Blush be sown and transplanted in your region?
Sow 'Blush' indoors six to eight weeks before the expected last frost, about 5 mm deep in clean seed-starting mix. Keep the mix warm and lightly moist, then give seedlings strong light as soon as they emerge. Pot them on once true leaves develop and rotate the pots so the young stems remain balanced. Harden plants gradually for about one week. Move the seedlings into the garden after frost risk ends and the planting bed has warmed. Choose a full-sun position with fertile, freely draining soil and leave enough room for air to move around the foliage. Install a tall support immediately because 'Blush' is an indeterminate cultivar with long fruiting trusses. Water the root zone after planting and shelter new transplants from abrupt cold or strong wind while they establish.
Is Blush tomato determinate or indeterminate?
'Blush' is indeterminate. The plant keeps extending its stems and forming new flower trusses through the warm season rather than setting one short, concentrated crop. Install a tall cage, trellis, or sturdy stake at transplanting and guide the main stems with soft ties. Because the elongated fruit develops in clusters, support loaded trusses before they bend sharply and pick ripe tomatoes regularly. Preserve open access for airflow, soil-level watering, and harvest. Check ties after strong wind and loosen any that begin to constrict the growing stem. 'Blush' is a modern open-pollinated cultivar bred by Fred Hempel, not an heirloom. Before the first forecast frost, bring indoors only sound, developed fruit that can finish colouring safely.
When should Blush tomatoes be harvested?
Start watching the trusses about 70 days after transplanting. 'Blush' is ready when the elongated fruit has changed from plain yellow-green to golden yellow with a clear pink or red blush and yields slightly under gentle pressure. Do not harvest by calendar alone: cool weather can delay colour, while fruit in warm conditions may ripen sooner. Cradle the truss and clip or twist off individual ripe tomatoes without bending the stem. Pick progressively to keep the long clusters from becoming overloaded. Before frost, bring indoors only sound, developed fruit that has begun to colour. Keep foliage and stems away from the kitchen, and reject tomatoes with leaking cracks, visible mould, slimy tissue, or an abnormal smell.
Can Blush be grown in a container?
Yes. Grow 'Blush' in a large, deep container with several unobstructed drainage holes and enough weight to remain stable under a tall trellis or cage. Fill it with airy vegetable potting mix, not compact garden soil. Place the container in full sun and, if possible, away from severe wind. Water thoroughly when the upper layer begins to dry, checking daily during hot weather, but do not leave water in a saucer. Feed moderately according to the product label and keep the long fruiting stems tied with soft material. Pick the striped golden fruit regularly as it ripens. Rotate the pot only if light is strongly one-sided, and recheck the support after storms. Small pots dry too quickly and are difficult to anchor safely.
Can Blush seed be saved?
Yes. 'Blush' is a modern open-pollinated cultivar, so seed from properly isolated plants can remain reasonably true to type. It was bred by Fred Hempel and released in the 2010s; open-pollinated does not make it an heirloom. Select a fully ripe, typical golden fruit with developed pink-red striping from a healthy plant. Follow a recognized tomato-seed fermentation, rinsing, and drying method, and label the completely dry seed with the cultivar and year. Tomatoes can cross occasionally, so isolate blossoms or plants when varietal purity matters. Do not save seed from diseased, rotten, or atypical fruit, and clean tools between seed lots.
Wildlife and pets
Life,around your plants.
Supporting wildlife
Artisan Blush offers tomato flowers that pollen-collecting insects may visit during crop development. The striped fruit is a kitchen and visual feature, not evidence of superior pollinator value. Maintain an open support system and use independent flowering plants for nectar resources, since tomato blossoms are principally a pollen source.
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