Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) 'Indigo Rose': Dark Purple Health Tomato with High Anthocyanin Content

The Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) 'Indigo Rose' is a dark purple tomato that stands out not only for its striking appearance but also for its health-promoting properties. This medium-sized tomato variety is a real eye-catcher in the vegetable garden, on the balcony, or in the greenhouse. Thanks to its high anthocyanin content, the antioxidants that give it its purple color, Indigo Rose not only offers aesthetic appeal but also contributes to healthy eating.

Unique color and anthocyanin content

Indigo Rose fruits are medium-sized and strikingly colored: on the sunny side, they turn dark purple to black, while on the shaded side, they turn green to red as they ripen. This color contrast makes Indigo Rose a visually spectacular tomato, ideal for culinary applications and decorative dishes.

The purple color of Indigo Rose is caused by anthocyanins, natural pigments known for their antioxidant properties. These antioxidants help the body neutralize free radicals, support the immune system, and promote overall health. Indigo Rose thus combines flavor, color, and health benefits in a single tomato.

Key Features:

• Dark purple tomato with high anthocyanin content

• Medium sized fruits, ideal for salad, fresh use and culinary preparations

• Sunny side purple-black, shady side ripens from green to red

• Health-promoting thanks to anthocyanins

• Visually appealing and tasteful

• Robust plant, suitable for open ground, greenhouse and container cultivation

Robust growth and versatile cultivation

Indigo Rose is a vigorously growing tomato plant suitable for both outdoor and greenhouse cultivation. This variety produces medium-sized, firm fruits that are highly resistant to varying weather conditions. The plant grows healthily and robustly, so support is essential for optimal fruit development and harvest.

This tomato variety is particularly suitable for hobby gardeners, vegetable garden enthusiasts, and organic growers, as the plants are reliable and productive, with a long harvest period. Indigo Rose can also be successfully grown in large pots or balcony boxes, making it ideal for urban gardens and limited space.

Cultivation advice:

• Sowing: February – March indoors

• Planting out: May – June, depending on frost sensitivity

• Location: Sunny and warm

• Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich and nutritious

• Support: Recommended for optimal growth and fruit development

• Planting distance: 40–50 cm between plants, 60–80 cm between rows

Culinary uses and health

The medium-sized, aromatic fruits of Indigo Rose are versatile. They are:

• Fresh consumption: as a snack or in salads

• Culinary preparations: colorful in pasta, tapas or hot dishes

• Decorative: eye-catching on plates or in dishes thanks to the unique color gradient

Thanks to its crack resistance and robust growth, Indigo Rose offers a continuous harvest of flavorful, healthy tomatoes throughout the growing season. Its high anthocyanin content also makes this variety attractive to anyone who wants to be health-conscious about gardening and eating.

Why choose Indigo Rose?

✔ Dark purple tomato with high anthocyanin content
✔ Medium-sized, firm and tasty fruits
✔ Purple-black on the sunny side, shaded side ripens from green to red
✔ Robust and healthy plant, suitable for open ground, greenhouse and container cultivation
✔ Ideal for salads, culinary applications and decorative dishes
✔ Visually attractive and a special addition to any tomato range