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Indigo Rose — Tomatoes | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Indigo Rose
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

65days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z3–8USDA zones

Easy to moderatedifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant after soil reaches 60°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Moderate — regular watering
Soil: Well-drained soil with moderate fertility
Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
Spacing: 24-30 inches
Height: 3-4 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep purple shoulders with red-orange bottom
Size: 4-5"
Shape: Round cocktail tomato
Flavour: Mild, slightly sweet with subtle berry notes

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, salads, garnishes, novelty dishes, smoothies for antioxidants

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Tomato hornworm, aphids, flea beetles
Diseases: Early blight, late blight, fusarium wilt
Resistance: Good general disease resistance, less prone to cracking

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	May	July – August	—	September – August
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	August – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	July – September
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	June – August
9	January	March – April	—	May – July
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 4 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, whiteflies, and hornworms while potentially improving tomato flavor

MarigoldDeters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural pest-repelling compounds

CarrotsHelp break up soil for tomato roots and don't compete for nutrients

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control pests

LettuceProvides living mulch, conserves soil moisture, and utilizes different root zones

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while repelling whiteflies

ChivesRepels aphids and may help prevent fungal diseases with sulfur compounds

PeppersShare similar growing requirements and don't compete significantly for resources

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that causes tomato wilt and stunted growth

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that inhibit tomato growth and development

CornBoth attract corn earworm/tomato hornworm and compete for similar nutrients

BrassicasHeavy nitrogen feeders that compete with tomatoes and may stunt growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 27
Protein (g): 0.83
Fat (g): 0.63
Carbohydrate (g): 5.51
Fibre (g): 2.1
Vitamin C (mg): 27.2
Vitamin E (mg): 0.98
Vitamin K (µg): 4.2
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.06
Folate (µg): 10
Calcium (mg): 11
Iron (mg): 0.33
Magnesium (mg): 11.9
Phosphorus (mg): 28
Potassium (mg): 260
Zinc (mg): 0.2

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the tomatoes growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Indigo Rose

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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