Tomato 'Blush'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Blush is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Planting Blush in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.5 and 7.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) between Tomato plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

Plant to the first set of true leaves to promote strong root growth.

As Blush is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Fred Hempel’s creation released in 2011. Sent for trial to Tomatoville in January 2012. The parents for the original cross were selected by an 8 year old son of Fred, Alex. He chose his favorite tomatoes that taste great – Maglia Rosa and Zucchero. Zucchero is another Fred’s creation that has not been released.