Purple Bumble Bee Tomato
Flavor: sweet, rich, complex
🎯 Best For
Gourmet gardeners and chefs who want award-winning striped cherry tomatoes for presentation
About Purple Bumble Bee
Purple Bumble Bee is a stunning striped cherry tomato with deep purple and green stripes that ripen to purple and red. The flavor is exceptionally rich and complex for a cherry tomato. This variety from PanAmerican Seed has won multiple taste awards and is beloved by chefs.
Growing Tips
Productive all season. Slight cracking can occur when overripe — harvest promptly. Superb for gourmet presentations.
Health & Nutrition
Antioxidant RichHigh Lycopene
Best Uses
snackingsaladsgourmet dishescharcuterie
Cooking Uses
FreshSalads
Disease Resistance
FTMV
Key: V=Verticillium, F=Fusarium, N=Nematode, T/TMV=Tobacco Mosaic Virus, A=Alternaria, LB=Late Blight
Climate Zones
Zone 5Zone 6Zone 7Zone 8Zone 9
USDA Hardiness Zones where this variety typically thrives.