(Solanum lycopersicum). Stocky, ruffled fruit that provides a deliciously nuanced flavor experience. These medium-sized fruits reach about 3 inches across and 1.5 inches high, marbled pink to purple and chocolate in color; this color combination creates a complexity of flavor, with nice acidity but also smoky and sweet! This variety is known to be a good representation of how tomatoes in Mexico looked and tasted before European colonization.Purple Calabash tomatoes grow best in a location that receives full sun 6-8 hours per day. Plant in well-draining, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8. Water consistently at the base of the plants to prevent foliage diseases. As an indeterminate variety, Purple Calabash tomatoes require staking or caging to support their vining growth habitThey have a rich, tangy, and slightly smoky flavor, often described as bold and complex. This makes them ideal for salads, sauces, and fresh eating.
