Harris Seeds Tomato Indigo Blue Beauty Seed

The Indigo designation refers to a specific breeding line known for high levels of anthocyanins, the same antioxidants found in blueberries. This gives the fruit its signature deep blue or purple skin, which develops fully when exposed to direct sunlight.

No, this variety is best started indoors and then transplanted. You should aim to transplant seedlings into the garden once the soil temperature is consistently between 75-80°F.

The tomatoes are ready when the skin turns from a shiny blue-purple to a duller, deeper shade, and the bottom of the fruit shifts from green to a reddish-pink hue. They should also feel slightly soft to the touch.

No, this specific variety is bred to be naturally resistant to sunburn. While they require full sun to develop their characteristic color and flavor, the plant's foliage and fruit skin are robust enough to handle intense exposure without damage.

You should space these plants 12 to 36 inches apart within the row, with 3 to 5 feet between each row. This spacing ensures adequate airflow, which helps prevent disease and makes harvesting easier.

Yes, this is an open-pollinated variety. This means that if you save the seeds from your harvest, the resulting plants will generally grow true to the parent plant, unlike hybrid varieties.