FREE: 5 (OSU) indigo rose tomato seeds + instructions

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Indigo Rose is part of the Solanum genus and is a Tomato variety developed by OSU (Oregon State University). Its scientific name is Solanum lycopersicum 'Indigo Rose'. 'Indigo Rose' is considered a OP (open polliated) cultivar. This variety typically produces fruit indigo blue to purple, depending upon the nutrients present.

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Darkest tomato bred so far, exceptionally high in anthocyanins.

Anthocyanins are powerful anti-oxidants. In the early stages of fruit development, Indigo Rose develops a dark purple pigment in its skin where exposed to direct sunlight. Green when unripe, purple-red when ripe, the 1-2 oz., cocktail-sized tomatoes have good flavor with ‘plummy’ overtones. Developed by Jim Myers at Oregon State University using traditional plant breeding techniques. Compact indeterminate.

This variety is an Vegetable that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its life cycle over the course of a single year. Indigo Rose is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.50 metres (4.88 feet). Expect blooming to occur in late spring.