Amethyst Jewel pairs a pink background with purple markings on the skin. Bred by Brad Gates, it makes an attractive addition to fresh tomato plates and summer salads.
- Season
- 2026
Tomatoes for the kitchen
Amethyst Jewel tomato seeds
Amethyst Jewel pairs a pink background with purple markings on the skin. Bred by Brad Gates, it makes an attractive addition to fresh tomato plates and summer salads.
Packet
15+ seeds
Colour
Pink with purple skin markings
Kitchen
Salads, toast and fresh plates
Why grow it?
Choose it for colour and fresh eating. Cut across the fruit to make small slices, or wedge larger fruit into a salad with cucumber and herbs.
At a glance
Fruit
Size varies; avoid expecting uniformly large beefsteaks
Growth
Indeterminate; stake or cage
Harvest
Allow the pink background to develop and check for slight softness
In the kitchen
- Fresh plates: Arrange slices with fresh cheese and herbs.
- Salads: Toss wedges with cucumber and a simple dressing.
- Toast: Layer slices over toast just before serving.
Growing notes
- Start indoors: Sow about 6–8 weeks before your planned transplant date. Provide warmth and bright light.
- Transplant: Harden plants off and wait until frost risk has passed and the soil has warmed.
- Care: Support the vines, water consistently at soil level and leave space for airflow.
Explore tomato seeds
Tomato seeds CanadaCommon questions
Is Amethyst Jewel a low-acid tomato?
A sweet taste does not establish low acidity. We do not have acidity measurements for this seed lot.
How large are the fruit?
Descriptions vary between growers. Expect variation rather than a fixed size for every tomato.
Purple markings, size and flavour vary with growing conditions and ripeness.
Cook your harvest
Use your harvest in these recipes. Check the variety notes and substitutions in each recipe.
Follow the growing notes in the description and on your seed packet. Sowing time, temperature and harvest stage depend on the variety.
See the description for this variety’s kitchen uses and the harvest stage that suits your recipe.
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