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Blue Ribbed Tomato Seeds

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[Solanum lycopersicum] Blue ribbed tomato seeds, dark violet anthocyanin-rich shoulders, striking large fruit.

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Blue Ribbed Tomato

Blue ribbed tomato is a ribbed variety with dark violet shoulders rich in anthocyanins, standing out for its unusual look and intense flavour.

The Blue Ribbed Plant

It belongs to the species Solanum lycopersicum, family Solanaceae. A vigorous indeterminate plant, typical of ribbed slicing varieties.

How to Sow Blue Ribbed

Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March; transplant in April-May, with sunny exposure to enhance colouring.

How to Grow Blue Ribbed

Requires sturdy staking and intense sun exposure, which favours the development of the anthocyanins responsible for the blue-violet shoulders.

Tips for Blue Ribbed

The large ribbed fruits keep dark shoulders even at ripeness while the base turns red; harvest once colouring is complete.

Diseases and Pests of Blue Ribbed

Like other large-fruited varieties, it benefits from good canopy ventilation to prevent fungal diseases.

Uses and Curiosities of Blue Ribbed

A striking slicing variety, ideal for mixed salads with a distinctive colour and gourmet plates with other coloured tomatoes.

Properties of Blue Ribbed

Rich in anthocyanins, lycopene and vitamin C, blue ribbed tomato has antioxidant properties superior to traditional varieties.

Nutritional Values of Blue Ribbed

  • Calories: about 18 kcal
  • Protein: 0.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3.9 g
  • Fat: 0.2 g
  • Fibre: 1.2 g