70 days. Indeterminate. Open-pollinated.
Blush Tiger tomato is an open-pollinated cherry tomato variety developed by Artisan Tomatoes. A contemporary heirloom, this striking variety has beauty, flavor, and vigorous vines that bear high-quality fruits—everything you're looking for in a tomato!
The fruits, which grow in impressive clusters, are elongated, plump, and bullet-shaped, and are large enough to slice at 2 - 2.5 inches, yet small enough to snack on out of hand.
Skin is bright yellow when young but develops the namesake orange blush with red and pink striping as the fruit matures. Flesh is crisp, aromatic, and yellow to orange in color. Flavor is sweet and tart with overtones of tangerine, and is often described as tropical.
Crack resistant with a moderate resistance to blight.
Blush Tiger Cherry Tomato
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 11 Light Requirement: Full Sun Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained Sow Depth: 1/4 inch Plant Spacing: 36 inches Germination Temp: 65°F to 85°F Germination Time: 6 - 8 days Maturation: 70 days Growing Tips
Start tomatoes indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost, sowing the seeds 1/4 inch deep in a seed flat or cell tray. Use a heat mat to keep the soil temperature between 70-75°F and a humidity dome to ensure the soil stays moist between watering. Germination should occur within 7 to 14 days.
Transplant the seedlings into individual pots once they have grown their second set of leaves, and be sure to bury the stems up to the lower set of leaves to promote strong root growth.
When the outside soil temperature has reached a minimum of 70°F, plant the seedlings at least 2 feet apart in a location with full sun and very rich soil. Water frequently, and be sure to protect the plants if temperatures drop below 55°F.