Tomato, Artisan Blush
Best gourmet choice for reliable, high yielding garden enjoyment.
This open-pollinated tomato variety, 'Artisan™ Blush Tiger', offers a unique culinary experience with its golden-yellow fruits blushed with pink. Each fruit weighs up to 1 oz, making them perfect for appetizers, salads, and main courses. Developed by a small breeder focused on specialty markets, these tomatoes boast excellent flavor and tropical notes, with the ability to ripen off the vine without losing taste. The indeterminate vines are vigorous and produce continuously throughout a long growing season, thriving in growing zones 3 to 9 under full sun.
$5.15
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-52%
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Who it's for
- Home cooks and gardeners seeking gourmet-quality, flavorful tomatoes.
- Entertainers and food enthusiasts who value aesthetic presentation.
- Gardeners desiring a reliable, high-producing, and resilient tomato variety.
Who should skip it
- Cooks needing large slicing tomatoes or bulk for canning and sauces.
- Gardeners with limited space or those preferring compact, bush-type plants.
- Busy gardeners or those seeking quick, large-volume harvests.
Performance breakdown
Flavor Profile
Tropical notes and complex sweetness elevate this variety above standard garden fare.
Harvest Reliability
Indeterminate vines provide a steady, consistent supply throughout the growing season.
Post-Harvest Quality
Exceptional ability to ripen off the vine without sacrificing any flavor.
Climatic Versatility
Broad adaptability across zones 3 through 9 ensures success for most gardeners.
Culinary Utility
Perfectly sized fruits transition seamlessly from fresh appetizers to gourmet main courses.
Germination Speed
Standard three-week window requires patience but rewards with vigorous, healthy growth.
Key Specs
Growing Zones
3 to 9
Planting Season
Spring
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Edible Parts
Fruit
Fruit Color
Yellow
Germination
7 to 21 days
Maturity
75 days
Spacing
2 ft
Features
- Unique Tropical Flavor
- Ripen Off Vine Without Flavor Loss
- Vigorous Continuous Production
- Compact Appetizer Size
- Open-Pollinated Variety
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional flavor and striking appearance of the Artisan Blush tomato. Many highlight its sweet, complex taste, making it a garden favorite for fresh eating and culinary uses. Growers frequently report robust plant growth and reliable, abundant yields, even in varied conditions. The unique elongated shape and beautiful blush stripes also receive frequent admiration, contributing to its high appeal. This variety is celebrated for both its gourmet quality and dependable performance in the garden.
Know before you buy
Indeterminate means the vines will continue to grow, flower, and produce fruit throughout the entire growing season until the first frost. You will need to provide sturdy stakes or a trellis to support their vigorous, climbing growth.
Yes. One of the unique traits of this variety is its ability to ripen off the vine without sacrificing flavor. This makes them a great choice if you need to harvest early to avoid pests or inclement weather.
To ensure proper airflow and prevent disease, space your plants at least 2 feet apart. This allows the indeterminate vines enough room to spread and receive the full sun they require.
These tomatoes are known for a distinct, tropical sweetness. They offer a complex flavor profile that sets them apart from standard grocery store varieties, making them excellent for fresh salads or appetizers.
You can expect germination to occur between 7 and 21 days after planting. The plants typically reach maturity and begin producing fruit in about 75 days.
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