Indigo Apple

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Indigo Apple is an extraordinary tomato. An eye catcher, to say the least. Related to the now famed OSU Blue Fruit tomato. Indeterminate plants produce beautiful pendant clusters of 3-4 oz., tomatoes deep purple to black colors (caused by high levels of anthocyanin…a naturally occurring anti-oxidant found in blueberries.) The gradual color changes appearing in the fruit as it ripens is interesting: fruit begins green with purple/black colors starting at the crown and spreading around fruit alongside mahogany and red colors. Tomatoes are fully ripe when soft to the touch. Because of its appearance, good sweet/tart flavors and long shelf life, Indigo Apple has proven to be a good market tomato. A good slicer since it is not too juicy. Resists sun-scald. Disease tolerant.

Varieties

Open Pollinated

Fruit Colors

Anthocyanin / Red

Flesh Colors

Red

Fruit Shapes

Oblate

Fruit Sizes

Medium / Saladette

Fruit Weights

3-4 oz

Culinary Uses

Salad / Slicer

Maturities

Mid-season

Plant Types

Indeterminate / Multiflora

Leaves

Regular

Flavors

Tart