Total Number of seeds: 30
The Brown Apple Tomato Seeds grow into a rare and exotic heirloom tomato variety known for its unique brown to mahogany-coloured skin and classic apple-like round shape. This tomato develops deep earthy tones with hints of red and bronze, making it a standout variety for gardeners who love unusual colours and heritage tomatoes. When cut open, the fruits reveal juicy flesh with rich, balanced flavour, combining mild sweetness with gentle acidity.
These Brown Apple Tomato Seeds produce healthy, vigorous plants that yield consistently throughout the season. The fruits are medium-sized, smooth, and slightly flattened, making them ideal for slicing, salads, and gourmet dishes. This heirloom variety adapts very well to Indian growing conditions and performs excellently in pots, grow bags, terrace gardens, and open fields. If your goal is to grow rare, exotic, and visually striking tomatoes, this variety is an excellent choice.
Type of Seed: Exotic Heirloom Brown Apple Tomato (Open-Pollinated)
Germination Time: 6–10 days
Hours of Sunlight Needed: 6–8 hours daily
Where to Grow: Pots, terrace gardens, grow bags, open fields
Growing Season: February to November
Seed Sowing Depth: 0.5–1 cm
Ideal Climate: Warm and moderately dry
Plant Height: 120–160 cm (indeterminate type)
Fertilizer Needs: Organic compost or liquid manure every 10–15 days
Life Span: Seasonal annual crop
Ideal Growing Temperature: 20–30°C
Harvesting Time: 65–80 days after sowing
Maintenance Required: Moderate; staking recommended
Watering Frequency: Regular and even watering
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 12x12 inch or larger
The Brown Apple Tomato Seeds grow best during warm months. In North India, sow from February to April and again after monsoon. In South India, sowing can be done almost year-round except during heavy rains. Strong sunlight helps deepen the brown colour and rich flavour of the fruits.
Select a 12x12 inch or larger grow bag with proper drainage. Fill it with fertile soil mixed with compost and cocopeat. Sow 2–3 seeds per pot and water lightly. After germination, retain the strongest seedling. Provide a stake or tomato cage early to support the plant as it grows and fruits continuously.
Preparation: Prepare loose, well-drained soil enriched with organic compost.
Sowing: Sow seeds at 0.5–1 cm depth and cover lightly.
Watering: Keep soil moist, not soggy.
Germination: Seeds germinate in 6–10 days.
Transplanting: Transplant seedlings at the 4–5 leaf stage with 45–60 cm spacing.
Sunlight: Full sunlight enhances brown colouring and taste.
Soil: Loamy, fertile soil with good drainage.
Fertilization: Apply organic fertilizer every 10–15 days.
Pruning: Remove lower leaves and excess side shoots.
Support & Spacing: Use stakes and maintain proper spacing.
Pest Control: Neem oil spray weekly for pest prevention.
Disease Prevention: Avoid overhead watering and ensure airflow.
Mulching: Helps maintain soil moisture and reduces weeds.
Harvesting: Harvest when fruits turn deep brown with slight softness.
1. Apply Nutrient-Rich Fertilizers
When your plants begin flowering, use nutrient-rich fertilizers like Organic Bone Meal Powder or Vermicompost. This helps in boosting the bloom and enhances overall yield.
2. Use Organic Fertilizers
Feed your plants with organic fertilizers such as Cow Dung Manure or Neem Cake. Organic options promote healthy soil life.
3. Regular Feeding
Apply fertilizers every 20-25 days to ensure plants receive a steady supply of nutrients. Choose from various options like Cocopeat Compost for moisture retention
The Brown Apple Tomato is prized for its rare brown colour, heirloom purity, and smooth apple-like shape. The flavour is richer and deeper than standard red tomatoes, making it ideal for gourmet cooking. This variety also offers excellent visual appeal, perfect for gardeners and chefs alike.
Perfect for fresh salads, slicing, sandwiches, sauces, and premium culinary dishes. The rich taste and unique colour elevate everyday meals. Growing your own Brown Apple Tomatoes ensures fresh, chemical-free produce directly from your garden.
Avoid shade, as low sunlight reduces colour depth. Do not overwater to prevent cracking. Provide strong support for continuous fruiting. Use only organic fertilizers for best flavour.
Light Colour Development: Increase sunlight exposure.
Fruit Cracking: Maintain consistent watering.
Pest Attacks: Apply neem oil weekly.
Fungal Diseases: Improve airflow and avoid wet foliage.
Local Names of Brown Apple Tomato: Brown Tamatar, Kaala Bhura Tamatar, Apple Shape Tomato, Brown Exotic Tomato, Thakkali Brown Apple.
Q1: Is Brown Apple Tomato a hybrid variety?
No, it is a pure heirloom open-pollinated variety.
Q2: Can this tomato be grown in pots?
Yes, it grows very well in pots and grow bags.
Q3: How long does it take to harvest?
Harvest begins around 65–80 days after sowing.
Q4: Why is the colour brown instead of red?
The brown colour comes from natural pigments in heirloom varieties.
Q5: Is this variety suitable for Indian climate?
Yes, it adapts very well to Indian growing conditions.
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Pooja Iyer
Seed batch clean laga, sprouting rate achha mila.
Deepa Nair
Hardening slowly kiya, sunlight handle achha ho raha hai.
Vijay Kumar
Potting mix airy rakha to root development better hua.
Shalini Rao
Spacing follow kiya, seedlings compact hain aur true leaves jaldi aa gaye.
Manoj Sharma
Moisture maintain kiya to sprouting smooth raha, stems thick develop ho rahe hain.
Divya Menon
Nursery tray me germination uniform hua, transplant ke baad growth steady hai.
Arjun Pillai
Cocopeat + compost mix me ankuran acha aaya, seedlings sturdy hain.
Anjali Nair
Sowing ke baad sprouting even hua, leaf colour healthy lag raha hai.
Rahul Menon
Beej fresh mile, germination strong hua aur seedlings evenly nikle.