Out-of-this-world savory-sweet taste and dark-purple color, ‘Darkstar’ is a colorful new star in the tomato universe. This gorgeous beefsteak boasts large, pleated fruit with the look and flavor of an heirloom but the uniformity, disease resistance, and yield of a modern hybrid. High-yielding, 5 to 7-ft. vines are sure to deliver supernatural troves of large, 8 to 10-oz., beefsteak sized fruits that boast a beautiful purple color coupled with an unbeatable, rich heirloom taste. Vigorous, productive plants are resistant to Late Blight, so you’ll be harvesting from the indeterminate vines early and continuously through the end of the season.
10 Seeds per Packet
Darkstar Tomato Seeds
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Sow seeds in trays 6-8 weeks before anticipated transplant date; up-pot into 3-4 inch pots when the first set of true leaves appears. Strong light and cooler temperatures (60-70°F) prevent plants from getting leggy.
Plant outdoors when danger of frost is past and night temperatures consistently remain above 55 degrees Fahrenheit. If an unexpected late frost is forecasted, protect young plants with plastic sheeting or other cover. Set plants 2 to 3 feet apart. Tomatoes can be buried up to the top 2 sets of leaves.
Plant tomato plants in well-drained soil and keep them well-watered but not soggy, watering at the soil level rather than with an overhead sprinkler as much as possible. Place a tomato cage over the plant when you first plant it to provide support, or use another trellising method. You may want to choose an organic fertilizer formulated specially for tomatoes.