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Fri, Jun 8, 12 at 12:07
| Hi All -
Have been curious about the occasional threads re: the relatively new purple/blue Indigo Rose. In particular, was wondering if anyone has fully ripe tomatoes who can give us a report on taste. Further, do you see it as a possible productive variety as compared to being just a novelty. Tia for any feedback - Will and the Fur Crew |
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| I have to say, I have been growing a blue this year and have read a lot about all the different blues being developed, and nope, I haven't heard even one person say they taste good. They are cool looking though. |
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- Posted by behlgarden 9 (My Page) on Fri, Jun 8, 12 at 17:11
| Taste would vary from person to person, acid/tart flavour liked by one may not be liked by those who like sweet. Yes, I read that taste is on the tart side, but health benefits outweigh taste. But I prefer sweet tomatoes. Would love to see what folks say who actually grew it and tasted it. |
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- Posted by aftermidnight Z8 V. Island B.C. (My Page) on Sat, Aug 25, 12 at 9:58
| I had one plant given to me this spring, we've been eating these little gems for a couple of week now. LOVE the flavor ( not a big fan of sweet in a tomato) and like that they are meaty and not too juicy, I've looked but haven't found any seeds in them so far. Is this one that doesn't make many? Annette |
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- Posted by ocwormgirl 9b (My Page) on Mon, Aug 27, 12 at 16:26
| I grew Indigo Rose this year and while the plant is beautiful and VERY productive the taste is blah. Such a shame as I must have picked over 100 3-4 ounce fruit. They did not go to waste I threw them in sauce. The sauce was awesome. My Inigo was a stocky plant never getting over 5 feet. The fruit grew in long clusters with 8-12 tomatoes. The tomatoes really are the color of ripe Bing cherries. It had light to moderate leaf curl that I understand is common with this variety. It did better than expected as I grew it in a commuity garden where septoria and early blight are common. I did spray neem and copper on alternating weeks. |
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