550 Vater Rhein Blue Tomato, 5 Seeds

Variety characteristics:

• 550 Vater Rhein Blue is a dark-fruited collector tomato associated with the historic Vater Rhein tomato line. Vigorous indeterminate plants can reach approximately 5.9 ft tall and require sturdy staking or trellising. Fruits weigh approximately 4.2 to 6.3 oz and range from rounded heart-shaped to broad, slightly pointed beefsteak forms. The skin ripens to deep red, mahogany, or reddish-brown and may develop a dusky blue-purple anthocyanin overlay, especially on sun-exposed shoulders. Juicy, meaty flesh offers a rich, full tomato flavor. Color intensity and fruit shape may vary among seed lines and growing conditions.