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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 is a mid-early cycle variety, with round, slightly ribbed fruits of blue-black colour that turn red at full ripeness.
It belongs to the species Solanum lycopersicum, family Solanaceae. A tall indeterminate-growth plant, suitable for both open field and greenhouse cultivation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Its very pleasant taste and high lycopene content make it ideal both for fresh consumption in salads and for deeply coloured sauces and preserves.
Extremely rich in lycopene and anthocyanins, Blue Blood tomato has particularly high antioxidant properties beneficial to overall wellbeing.
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.