Indigo Cherry Drops Tomato Seed
Best nutrient-dense cherry tomato for home gardeners who enjoy seed saving.
Experience the sweet, juicy flavor of summer with Indigo Cherry Drops Tomato Seeds. These single-bite cherry tomatoes are a nutritional powerhouse, packed with antioxidants like anthocyanin. Indeterminate plants offer abundant harvests, with good leaf cover protecting the fruit from sun scald. Developed through traditional breeding, these open-pollinated seeds allow for seed saving, making them a sustainable choice for your garden. Enjoy these vibrant, rosy-red tomatoes with a unique black-purple cast, perfect for fresh eating and healthy snacking.
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Price vs Category Average
-58%
Below average
Days to Maturity
65
/ days
Who it's for
- Health-conscious gardeners seeking nutrient-dense, visually striking produce
- Home cooks wanting flavorful tomatoes for fresh summer recipes
- Productive growers needing consistent, high-volume harvests all season
Who should skip it
- Low-effort gardeners wanting plants that require minimal structural support
- Novice growers who prefer clear visual cues for harvest timing
- Urban gardeners with limited access to full-sun growing spaces
Performance breakdown
Nutritional Density
High anthocyanin content elevates these beyond standard garden cherry tomatoes.
Harvest Efficiency
Indeterminate growth habit ensures a steady, high-volume supply all season.
Sun Protection
Robust foliage effectively shields delicate fruit from harsh summer sun damage.
Seed Sustainability
Open-pollinated genetics allow for reliable seed saving year after year.
Maturity Speed
Sixty-five days to harvest provides a quick turnaround for home gardeners.
Garden Versatility
Requires significant ground space and is not suitable for container gardening.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
65 days
Botanical Name
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Seed Depth
1/4 inch
Days to Emergence
6-14 days
Minimum Germination Rate
80%
Seed Life
3 years
Recommended Row Spacing
3-4 feet
Indeterminate Plant Spacing
24-36 inches apart
Features
- Single-bite cherry tomatoes for healthy snacking
- High in anthocyanin antioxidants
- Indeterminate plants yield heavy production
- Good leaf cover protects fruit from sun scald
- Open pollinated for seed saving
- Deep rosy-red with black-purple cast
- Sweet flavor profile
- Ready in 65 days
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the exceptional quality of the Indigo Cherry Drops. Gardeners report outstanding germination reliability and a remarkably prolific yield, making them a high value addition to any garden. The flavor is frequently described as complex and intensely sweet, far surpassing standard cherry varieties. This unique combination of dependable performance and superior taste establishes these seeds as a favorite among home growers seeking premium results.
Know before you buy
Indeterminate plants continue to grow, flower, and produce fruit throughout the entire season until the first frost. Because they grow continuously, you will need to provide sturdy stakes or cages to support their height.
No, these are not recommended for containers. Because they are indeterminate, they grow quite large and require significant space in the ground, with recommended spacing of 24 to 36 inches between plants.
You can expect to harvest your first tomatoes approximately 65 days after transplanting them into your garden. Seeds typically emerge within 6 to 14 days after planting.
Yes, because these are open-pollinated seeds, you can successfully save the seeds from your harvest to plant in future seasons. This makes them a sustainable and reliable choice for long-term gardening.
The unique dark coloring is a result of high levels of anthocyanin, a powerful antioxidant. Beyond the health benefits, this pigment also gives the fruit a striking appearance and a distinct, sweet flavor profile.
These plants feature excellent leaf cover, which acts as a natural canopy to protect the developing fruit from sun scald. This foliage density helps ensure your tomatoes remain healthy and unblemished even in intense summer heat.
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