Sink your teeth into rich, meaty flavor, without the wait!
Tomato Prudens Purple is a garden favorite for good reason. With its deep pink-purple skin, rich flavor, and low seed count, it’s like the Brandywine’s faster, tidier cousin. This heirloom beauty matures early and delivers big, bold slices perfect for sandwiches, sauces, and savoring straight from the vine.
Variety:Â Prudens Purple Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
Growth Habit:Â Indeterminate
Height: 48–72 inches
Flavor Profile:Â Sweet, rich, and meaty
Color:Â Deep pink to purple
Planting Conditions:Â Full sun, well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline: 75–85 days from transplant
Uses:Â Slicing, sauces, fresh eating
Fun Fact:Â Known for its early maturity and fewer seeds, Prudens Purple is a top pick for cooler climates and impatient gardeners alike!
If you love a tomato that’s all flesh and flavor, Prudens Purple is your go-to. Its meaty texture and rich taste make it ideal for thick sandwich slices, slow-simmered sauces, or a simple tomato toast with olive oil and sea salt. It’s a tomato that brings warmth and depth to every dish.
🌞 To Full Size: Choose a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil.
🌱 Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost. Transplant outdoors when the soil is warm, spacing plants 24–36 inches apart.
đź’§ Water consistently to keep the soil evenly moist and prevent cracking.
🌾 Use cages or stakes to support the tall vines and heavy fruit.
✂️ Harvest when fruits are fully colored and slightly soft, don’t wait too long or you’ll miss peak flavor!
