These tomatoes were developed by selection at Oregon State University, are non-gmo, and open pollinated. It seems that this story is fiction though, the incident was supposed to have taken place in 1820, and the story doesn’t appear in print until 117 years later in Joseph Sickler’s book,The History of Salem County.
Item Tag: Indigo Rose
BLUE TOMATO * HEALTHFUL * ANTIOXIDANT *
Blue Tomato Seeds , Indigo Rose variety . Bred to produce high levels of anthocyanin , a blue pigment and is identified to possess high antioxidant levels . Healthful . Inside the tomato is red in color . 2 inch fruit are typical . 7 seeds per package .