72 DAYS
Solanum lycopersicum
Pruden's Purple is an heirloom tomato variety that delivers a rich, sweet flavour unparalleled by many others, rivaling the renowned Brandywine. These deep pink, almost purple ribbed fruits can weigh over 1 lb and boast cold resistance along with an impressive crack resistance. As indeterminate plants, they will produce fruit all season long on vigorous staking types, making them a reliable addition to any garden.
Size: Mature plants can grow to 4 to 6 ft. tall with large, ribbed fruits reaching weights of over 1 lb each.
Yield: Expect a steady supply of large tomatoes throughout the growing season, well-suited for various culinary uses.
Taste: The fruits provide a balanced sweet flavour, perfect for fresh eating or enhancing cooked dishes.
How to use: Ideal for cooking, making salsas, sandwiches, and salads, adding a vibrant colour and rich taste to your meals.
Planting tips: Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, covering them with 1/2 cm of soil. Maintain soil temperatures of 24°C for germination, which typically occurs in 6 to 10 days. Transplant outdoors only when night temperatures are consistently warm.
Harvest tips: Monitor the fruits for deep colour and slight softness to ensure they are ready for harvest. Regularly check the plants to maximize yield by picking ripe tomatoes frequently.
