Tomato, Blush

Back again with another variety that's not only beautiful but also delicious!  Blush is a newer variety, 

With so many favorites already in our tomato collection, it takes something extraordinary for us to add new ones at this point, and we found that in Blush. A relatively new variety bred by Fred Hempel of Artisan Organics in Sunol, CA (with his then 8yo son in an advisory role), Blush set the bar high for beauty and flavor. The elongated (2.5”), cherry to saladette-sized fruits boast yellow skin with red marbling that gets more pronounced as the season goes on. Even with long hangtime, the thick flesh remains firm, giving a very satisfying toothsome and never mealy bite. The flavor is fabulously sweet, fruity, and complex. Many who have followed us over the years know that we are especially picky about plant architecture.

This variety has dense foliage, excellent trusses, and a uniform, robust growth habitat that lends itself well to two-leader, Florida weave staking.

Favorite Plant Color Combos: 

• Blush + Purple Basil
• Blush + Marvel of 4 Seasons Lettuce   
• Blush + Sugar Rush Peach Stripey Pepper

Tomatoes thrive in full sun and fertile, well-draining soil.  Plant deep to encourage a strong root system.  Mulch at the base of the plant to ensure good moisture and supress weeds.  Staking is a must especially for this variety -  trellising, square tomato cages and the Florida weave are great options.  Container-friendly! 

• Days to Harvest: 75
• Type: Cherry / Saladette
• Companion Plants: Basil, Beans, Borage, Cosmos, Cucamelons, Peppers
• Open Pollinated (OP), Indeterminate
• Plant spacing: 12 - 24"  

Photo Credit: Jess Page