{"product_id":"indigo-rose-tomato","title":"Indigo Rose Tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eA visually striking variety and the first truly purple tomato, developed by Oregon State University to maximize antioxidant content. This remarkable open-pollinated tomato produces fruits so dark they often appear nearly black, making them a stunning addition to any garden. Beyond their unique colour, Indigo Rose tomatoes offer excellent flavour, durability, and the ability to ripen reliably off the vine. Their semi-determinate habit makes them easy to manage in the garden, perfect for containers or small spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1047\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1089\" data-start=\"1047\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Indigo Rose Tomato?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1092\" data-start=\"1089\"\u003eIndigo Rose Tomato thrives in Zones 3-9, preferring full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Ideal for gardens, greenhouses, containers, and patio growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1707\" data-start=\"1249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1280\" data-start=\"1249\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1283\" data-start=\"1280\"\u003eIndigo Rose Tomato was bred by Oregon State University's agricultural program and first introduced in the early 2010s, specifically to enhance antioxidant levels through increased anthocyanin content—the pigment responsible for its distinctive purple hue. 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