Tomato 'Blue River'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Blue River'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Blue River is generally regarded as a tender plant, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Blue River needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.0 to 6.0 (moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil).

Growing Blue River from seed

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm) between Tomato plants. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 12°C / 54°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Blue River about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Blue River

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

Blue River is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Blue River

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in late summer.