- Plant in full sun, in nutrient-rich, well-draining soil.
- Apply compost and mulch.
- Give plants ample growing room, spacing 18-36 inches apart.
- Water regularly.
- Plant with herbs, legumes, and other companion plants for tomatoes.
- Provide structural support by staking as the plant matures.
Is a purple tomato real?
Blue tomatoes, sometimes referred to as purple tomato, are tomatoes that have been bred to produce high levels of anthocyanins, a class of pigments responsible for the blue and purple colours of many fruits, including blueberries, blackberries and chokeberries.
How big do purple tomatoes get?
Cherokee Purple
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