Rare Tomatoes that look like blueberries!
Small cherry variety from Brad Gates. Yield big quantities of 1/2", dark purple colour rich in anthocyanins. the Blue Berries tomatoes turn red at maturity where shaded or purple/black where the fruit was exposed to the most sunshine. Slightly acidic taste. Unusual tomato. This variety is an indeterminate tomato plant type which will produce fruits throughout the season. It is advised to stake the plant.
Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Plant Life Cycle: annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 24C-28C
Germination time in days: 7-14 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 80-120 days
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil requirement: Well drained and rich
Sowing and cultivation: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Sow 6 mm deep at a 21C soil temperature. Transplant out after last frost. Space 61-66 cm apart. Indeterminate.