Blue's Bling Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Price: $3.95
SKU: 340509175 days, indeterminate - 'Blue's Bling' plants have interesting, variegated regular leaves and although they have an indeterminate growth habit, they are more compact that most. This may also be why the fruit matures so early for such a large sized fruit. Its fruit are black (dark pink with darker shoulders), large (up to 28 ounces), and oblate to slightly heart-shaped. Similar in balanced complexity to 'Cherokee Purple', it delivers a sweet and fruity flavor with a mildly tangy finish.
'Blue's Bling' was sent to us by Craig LeHoullier who received the seeds from Blue Dingman. We received an email from Blue in late 2019 describing how this wonderful tomato first appeared. Following a presentation that Craig had given at Dow Gardens in Midland Michigan some years prior, Blue received a packet of 'Cherokee Purple' seeds from him. When grown, one plant had variegated leaves with beautiful fruit and was such a standout in the garden that Blue called it "bling."
'Blue's Bling' was sent to us by Craig LeHoullier who received the seeds from Blue Dingman. We received an email from Blue in late 2019 describing how this wonderful tomato first appeared. Following a presentation that Craig had given at Dow Gardens in Midland Michigan some years prior, Blue received a packet of 'Cherokee Purple' seeds from him. When grown, one plant had variegated leaves with beautiful fruit and was such a standout in the garden that Blue called it "bling."
Fruit Color: Brown
Fruit Color: Black
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-Season
Fruit Color: Black
Harvest Timing: Main Crop / Mid-Season
Sow seeds indoors (do not direct sow into the garden), using sterile seed starting mix, 6 to 8 weeks before your last expected frost date. Plant 1/4" deep, water lightly but keep moist until emergence.
Full light and cooler temps (60° to 70°) will help to prevent the seedlings from becoming too leggy. If plants become rootbound before you can safely set them into the ground, transplant them into larger pots.
Harden off plants before planting outside. Young plants are very susceptible to frost and sunburn damage. Avoid too much nitrogen. Water evenly but not in excess.
Click here to view our full tomato growing guide.
Full light and cooler temps (60° to 70°) will help to prevent the seedlings from becoming too leggy. If plants become rootbound before you can safely set them into the ground, transplant them into larger pots.
Harden off plants before planting outside. Young plants are very susceptible to frost and sunburn damage. Avoid too much nitrogen. Water evenly but not in excess.
Click here to view our full tomato growing guide.
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★★★★★ what a surprise!
By Ann Marie (Eastern North Carolina) on May 22, 2023
By Ann Marie (Eastern North Carolina) on May 22, 2023
I bought these seeds a couple of winters ago when I was dreaming of a summer garden but then life got in the way and I didn't have a chance to plant any until this year. They put up with a rough start in a too small seed pot but started to flourish when moved to a 5 gallon pot. What a surprise that the leaves were growing out variegated! I thought something was wrong with the plant or the soil, but the plants seemed healthy otherwise. I checked back here to read that is the way they are supposed to be. Starting to bud now. Will report back later when I have tasted the fruit.
