Blueberry Cherry Tomato

Blueberry Cherry Tomato

Blueberry Cherry Tomato

Get ready to berry your expectations—the Blueberry Cherry Tomato is no ordinary snack! These glossy, snack-sized beauties look like they moonlight as superfoods, and honestly? They do. With deep purplish-blue shoulders, rosy undersides, and a tangy-sweet bite, they’re as stunning as they are scrumptious.

Originally bred by wild tomato whisperer Brad Gates of Wild Boar Farms as part of the “Indigo” line, this variety is loaded with anthocyanins—the same antioxidants found in blueberries. It’s basically a fruit with a superhero cape. 🍅🦸‍♀️

Perfect for popping fresh off the vine, these little charmers are firm, juicy, and irresistibly snackable. Their vibrant colors dazzle in the garden, and their vining habit makes them a showy, productive favorite in raised beds or patio pots.

Whether you’re a greenhorn or a garden guru, the Blueberry Cherry Tomato will win your heart—and your tastebuds. No wonder it’s called the crown jewel of cherry tomatoes!

📋 Key Characteristics

  • Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum

  • Plant Type: Annual

  • Variety Type: Artisan (Open-pollinated stable)

  • Growth Habit: Indeterminate

  • Mature Size: 5–7 ft tall, 2–3 ft wide

  • Fruit Type: Cherry

  • Fruit/Flower Description: Deep red with striking indigo shoulders; clusters of small fruits; yellow blossoms

  • Fruit Size and Weight: ½–¾ inch in diameter, about 1 oz per fruit

  • Days to Germination: 5–10 days

  • Days to Maturity/Harvest: 70–80 days from transplant

  • Hardiness Zones: 3–11 (grown as an annual)

  • Ideal Growing Temperature: 70–85°F (21–29°C)

  • Lowest Survivable Temperature: 35°F (1.7°C) —these beauties hate cold feet!

🌞 Growing Information

  • Sunlight Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours minimum)
  • Ideal Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter
  • Watering Needs: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy—these little guys don’t like wet feet!
  • Spacing: 18–24 inches apart
  • Planting Depth: ¼ inch deep for seeds
  • Ideal Planting Time: After the last frost, when soil has warmed—don’t rush it, or they might get chilly and pouty!

🌼 Planting & Care Tips

Stake your claim early—these vigorous climbers need support like a best friend with a trellis. Start indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost date for a juicy head start. Pinch suckers to encourage airflow and direct energy into fruit. Fertilize with compost or tomato-friendly blends every 2–3 weeks for best results.

Keep an eye out for aphids, hornworms, or powdery mildew—nip problems in the bud early (pun fully intended). Companion planting with basil can help ward off pests while adding a dash of garden gossip.

🍅 Pro Tip: Talking to your tomatoes may not speed growth, but it sure keeps the neighbors guessing!

🥗 Culinary or Ornamental Uses

A true tastebud-tingler, Blueberry Cherry Tomatoes bring a zippy burst of flavor to salads, skewers, and garden-side snacking. The texture is firm and smooth with a juicy center—perfect for caprese or munching straight from the vine like nature’s candy. With their bold color and complex flavor (sweet with a tart twist), they’re also stunning roasted or sun-dried.

🍅 Pro-tip: Mix them with yellow or orange cherry tomatoes for a “fruit salad” that’s almost too pretty to eat (but too delicious not to).

 

📌 Companion Plants & Recommendations

Blueberry Cherry Tomatoes are social butterflies in the garden—pair them with:

  • Basil (pest protector and flavor bestie)
  • Marigolds (natural nemesis to nematodes)
  • Eggplants & Peppers (sun-loving cousins)

If you’re not planting these with friends, you’re missing out on a vine opportunity!

🔖 Keywords & Tags

blueberry cherry tomato, indigo tomato, cherry tomato, purple tomato, artisan variety, open pollinated, antioxidant rich, garden snack, Jonesboro GA seedlings, transplant-ready tomatoes, local tomato plants, sweet and tangy tomatoes, Eggdrasil Farms

 

📍 Local Pickup Information

These beauties are available for local pickup only in Jonesboro, GA! We carefully hand-pack your plants with the love and soil-stained gloves of a true neighbor. Think of it like a garden block party—minus the mosquitoes.

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