Blue Blood Ribbed Tomato Seeds

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[Solanum lycopersicum] Blue blood ribbed tomato seeds, blue-black fruit turning red, very high lycopene content.

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Blue Blood Ribbed Tomato

Blue blood ribbed tomato is a mid-early cycle variety, with round, slightly ribbed fruits of blue-black colour that turn red at full ripeness.

The Blue Blood Tomato Plant

It belongs to the species Solanum lycopersicum, family Solanaceae. A tall indeterminate-growth plant, suitable for both open field and greenhouse cultivation.

How to Sow Blue Blood Tomato

Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, with soil temperature between 20 and 25°C; transplant after the last frosts, between April and July.

How to Grow Blue Blood Tomato

It prefers soil rich in organic matter, with fertilising every 3-4 weeks based on phosphorus and potassium; watering should be generous at transplant and more regular during growth.

Tips for Blue Blood Tomato

Harvest is staggered from July to September; fruits should be picked once they reach their typical colouring, from blue-black to deep red, for maximum lycopene content.

Diseases and Pests of Blue Blood Tomato

It can be affected by downy mildew, vascular wilt, aphids and red spider mite; good ventilation, avoiding waterlogging and crop rotation help prevent plant diseases.

Uses and Curiosities of Blue Blood Tomato

Its very pleasant taste and high lycopene content make it ideal both for fresh consumption in salads and for deeply coloured sauces and preserves.

Properties of Blue Blood Tomato

Extremely rich in lycopene and anthocyanins, Blue Blood tomato has particularly high antioxidant properties beneficial to overall wellbeing.

Nutritional Values of Blue Blood Tomato

Per 100 grams, Blue Blood tomato provides about 19 kcal, 0.9 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g fat and 1.2 g fibre.