BlushingStar Tomato

BlushingStar is an indeterminate beefsteak tomato with large pink, ribbed fruit and a sweet-savory flavor. PanAmerican Seed lists early maturity and resistance to late blight and Septoria leaf spot for this hybrid. [PanAmerican Seed](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/062000001049474/tomato-blushingstar/) [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/solanum-lycopersicum/common-name/tomato/) ## Growing conditions Plant after frost danger has passed in a warm, full-sun site with moist, fertile, well-drained soil. The breeder recommends in-ground culture and support with a trellis or cage; the indeterminate stems continue to grow through the season. Water consistently while fruit enlarges, and avoid excess nitrogen that favors leafy growth over fruit production. [PanAmerican Seed](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/062000001049474/tomato-blushingstar/) [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/solanum-lycopersicum/common-name/tomato/) ## Harvest and use The breeder describes oblate, ribbed fruit around 12–16 ounces, with pink flesh and a large beefsteak profile. Pick ripe tomatoes for sandwiches, fresh eating, or sauce; the crop is listed at roughly 70–75 days from transplant. [PanAmerican Seed](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/062000001049474/tomato-blushingstar/) ## Maintenance Install the cage or trellis when planting so roots are not disturbed later. Check moisture during hot weather, remove damaged foliage, and harvest ripe fruit promptly. Rotate tomatoes and other nightshades away from the same bed for several years to reduce recurring disease pressure. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/solanum-lycopersicum/common-name/tomato/)