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Its striking visual appeal comes from its <strong>deep, bicolored pigmentation<\/strong>: a vibrant orange-yellow base contrasted with <strong>almost black indigo areas<\/strong>, caused by a high concentration of <strong>anthocyanins<\/strong> (the same antioxidants found in blueberries).<\/p>\n<p>Fruits typically measure <strong>3\u20135 cm (1.2\u20132 in)<\/strong> long, making them a perfect bite-sized tomato\u2014ideal for fresh eating and elegant presentations.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83c\udf31 Germination &amp; Care<\/h2>\n<p><em>(Adapted to Canadian &amp; Quebec climates)<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udd01 Germination<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Indoor sowing period:<\/strong> Late March to April<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sowing depth:<\/strong> 0.5 cm (\u00bc&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ideal temperature:<\/strong> 21\u201325 \u00b0C (70\u201377 \u00b0F)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Germination time:<\/strong> 7\u201314 days<\/li>\n<li><strong>Light:<\/strong> Essential immediately after emergence\u2014use grow lights if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf3f Transplanting<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Transplant after <strong>2\u20133 true leaves<\/strong> have formed<\/li>\n<li>Harden off gradually outdoors for <strong>about 1 week<\/strong> before planting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf1e Outdoor planting (late May \/ early June depending on region)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Exposure:<\/strong> Full sun (minimum 6\u20138 h\/day)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Loose, compost-rich, well-drained<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spacing:<\/strong> 50 cm (20&#8243;) between plants<\/li>\n<li><strong>Staking:<\/strong> Recommended to support vertical growth<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watering:<\/strong> Regular but moderate; water at the base only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Quebec tip:<\/strong> In cooler or shorter-summer regions (e.g., Abitibi, Bas-Saint-Laurent), a greenhouse or a very sunny, sheltered location is strongly recommended.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdc History &amp; Origin<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Indigo Pear Tomato<\/strong> comes from modern crosses between <strong>heirloom yellow tomatoes<\/strong> and <strong>wild South American tomato lines rich in anthocyanins<\/strong>. Developed with a focus on <strong>visual innovation and refined flavor<\/strong>, it remains relatively unknown in Quebec\u2014making it an excellent choice for collectors and specialty market growers seeking originality.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83c\udf74 Cuisine &amp; Cocktails<\/h2>\n<h3>\u2705 Edibility<\/h3>\n<p>The Indigo Pear Tomato is <strong>fully edible<\/strong>, raw or cooked, with no known risks when ripe.<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf45 Simple recipe ideas<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fresh toast:<\/strong> sliced on grilled bread with ricotta, basil, olive oil, and fleur de sel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appetizer skewers:<\/strong> paired with mozzarella and basil leaves<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contrast salad:<\/strong> indigo pear tomatoes, avocado, red onion, sunflower seeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf79 Original cocktail<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tomato &amp; Basil Spritz<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 shot strained indigo pear tomato juice<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd shot lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>Sparkling water or tonic<\/li>\n<li>Ice, fresh basil<br \/>\n<em>(Optional: replace sparkling water with prosecco for an alcoholic version)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Refined World-Inspired Recipe<\/h2>\n<h3>Revisited Peruvian Criolla-Style Salad<\/h3>\n<p><em>(Inspired by the South American origins of wild tomatoes)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Indigo pear tomatoes, halved<\/li>\n<li>Thinly sliced shallots<\/li>\n<li>Mild aji amarillo or jalape\u00f1o<\/li>\n<li>Grilled corn<\/li>\n<li>Fresh cilantro<\/li>\n<li>Lime juice<\/li>\n<li>Pink salt<\/li>\n<li>Drizzle of avocado oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Preparation<\/strong><br \/>\nMix all ingredients in a large bowl. Let rest for <strong>10 minutes<\/strong>. Serve with grilled fish or ceviche for a burst of Andean freshness.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u26a0\ufe0f Toxicity &amp; Non-Edible Parts<\/h2>\n<p>Only <strong>ripe fruits are edible<\/strong>. As with all tomatoes (Solanaceae), <strong>leaves, stems, and green parts contain solanine<\/strong> and must not be consumed. Keep away from children and pets.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A tomato that blends <strong>science, beauty, and flavor<\/strong>, the <strong>Indigo Pear Tomato<\/strong> is a true standout\u2014both in the garden and on the plate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>10x \/ pack<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":86709,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[347,261],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-90428","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-tomato","7":"product_cat-vegetables","9":"first","10":"outofstock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple","15":"add-to-wishlist-before_image","16":"entry","17":"content-bg","18":"loop-entry"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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