A spectacular tomato with deep purple fruits and variegated foliage that adds visual interest to the garden.
What I love about Blue’s Bling is its balanced flavor, which is fruity, rich and refreshing all at once. Its sweetness is complemented by a delicate acidity and a slightly salty note that give it plenty of character. Its firm, soft and creamy flesh makes for a particularly enjoyable eating experience.
Its variegated foliage and more compact growth habit for an indeterminate variety make this plant especially interesting in the garden. It is also highly productive, producing large fruits that can weigh 700 to 800 g.
Blue’s Bling was discovered by Blue Dingman from Cherokee Purple seeds obtained from Craig LeHoullier.
Its plants produce fruit in approximately 75 days.
Every variety has its own personality. The best tomato isn’t the one that everyone likes, but the one that finds its place in your garden, your kitchen, and your habits.
You can share its seeds within your community: our seeds are reproducible.
Cultivate your preferences.
Flavor Profile
Rich & Balanced
Sweet: ●●●◐○ | Tangy: ●●◐○○ | Aromatic: ●●●○○
Intensity: Moderate | Texture: Firm, soft and creamy
Each flavor profile is based on my own observations in the garden and during tasting. The seeds come from tomatoes selected in my garden.
Technical Information
Uses: Salads, sandwiches, slicing and fresh eating
Type: Beefsteak
Color: Purple
Size: Large to very large
Weight: 700 to 800 g
Flesh: Firm, soft and creamy
Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum
Days to maturity: Approximately 75 days
Brix observed during my tastings: 4.5 to 5
Origin: Discovered by Blue Dingman from Cherokee Purple seeds obtained from Craig LeHoullier
Foliage: Variegated
Growth habit: Indeterminate, with a more compact growth habit
Sowing: 5 mm deep, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost
Hardening off: Gradually before transplanting
Temperature: 24 to 32 °C for germination, then 16 to 20 °C
Full sun | Indeterminate, compact growth habit | ↔ 50 cm | Sturdy stake
Discover its sisters in flavor or use among the recommended varieties.