Other names: Solanum lycopersicum 'Indigo Rose', Lycopersicon lycopersicum 'Indigo Rose'
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Prep ground in winter, working over & adding manure or compost. Plant out after frost danger has passed in a sheltered, sunny site in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Water & feed regularly.
Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks, Add to salads, Greenhouse, Hanging baskets
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North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown
Deciduous
Trailing
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Not toxic
Stake & tie in regularly. Remove side shoots as they appear & restrict the plant to one main stem. Remove growing tips in late summer to hasten ripening. Matures in 75 days.
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Surface sow under glass at 15-20C from mid-winter to late spring. Transplant seedlings when they have two true leaves and grow on at 15C. Select seedlings that are dark green & sturdy. Transplant outdoors after last frost date. 60-65 days to maturity.
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