Amaranth
Tomatoes
Jasper Violet - Tomato
Ref : P6371
- Solanum lycopersicum
Bag of 35 seeds
This purple tomato is a very productive variety, well suited to short-season or cool-summer regions. Its fruits are round and fairly regular, weighing from 30 to 90 g. They are purplish-red with green stripes, and have a lovely flavor.
This variety, originally from China, is also known as "Tzi Bi U".
Characteristics of the Violet Jasper black violet tomato
The Violet Jasper black violet tomato (purple tomato), Solanum lycopersicum, is a highly productive mid-season variety from China. Named "Violette Jasper" or "Tzi Bi U", it produces smooth, round fruits weighing 30 to 90 g, purplish-red with green marbling and delicious red flesh.
When to sow purple tomatoes?
Violet Jasper black tomato seedlings can be sown from the end of February under glass until April, in pots or in trays, under a very bright shelter and at a temperature between 16 and 20°C.
- Bury seeds 5-7 mm deep in potting soil;
- Water the seedlings, but do not over-water;
- Place tomatoes indoors under a light source or in a nursery;
- Transplant into a pot when the tomato reaches the stage of 2 to 4 true leaves. Bury the stem up to the two cotyledons to encourage root development and keep the plants out of the cold;
- For 4 to 7 days before planting, take the tomato plants outside during the day to acclimatize them to outdoor conditions;
- As soon as the tomatoes are strong, transplant the whole clod into the vegetable garden, in full sun, after the last frosts. Greenhouse plants can be transplanted when indoor temperatures no longer fall below 10°C;
- Keep a minimum distance of 50 cm between plants, burying the stem up to the first leaves;
- Water tomatoes abundantly when planting in the vegetable garden.
In the vegetable garden, purple tomatoes enjoy the company of cabbage, lettuce, cucumber, tagetes and basil, which repel pests and improve yields. However, we advise against combining potatoes and eggplants with tomatoes.
How to care for purple tomatoes in the garden?
This variety of tomato has an indeterminate growth habit. The stem continues to lengthen, forming numerous lateral branches, all of which produce flowers. Pruning is not recommended. Pruning can cause open wounds to the tomatoes and encourage the spread of disease. Install sturdy stakes or cages to support these bulky plants.
To avoid fungal diseases such as mildew or apical necrosis, we recommend regular, but not excessive, watering of tomatoes, without wetting foliage or flowers. You can also mulch the soil to conserve moisture, and use organic preventive treatments such as nettle purin and comfrey.
When to pick purple tomatoes?
Purple tomatoes are harvested from June to October. This crop produces an abundance of "cocktail tomato" fruits. They can be eaten raw, in salads or carpaccio, or cooked or candied.
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Sow in pots at a temperature of between 16 and 20°C, under a well-lit shelter, 5 weeks before planting. After the last frosts, transplant the whole clump into the ground at a minimum distance of 50 cm, burying the stem up to the first leaves. Water abundantly at the time of planting.
Solanaceae need light and heat to produce. In cool climates, it's best to grow them under cover and, depending on the soil, water them regularly.
Solanum lycopersicum
From 30 to 90 g
35 seeds
China
This variety, originally from China, is also known as "Tzi Bi U" or "Violette Jasper".
