Tomato ‘A Lovely Delight’

Blue Jollies Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a late-season indeterminate variety, also known as Un Joli Dlice, that rewards patient gardeners with medium-sized, round, beautifully multicolored fruits. Their skin blends deep purple, yellow-orange, and red tones, creating a truly artistic effect in the garden and on the plate. The exceptionally juicy flesh develops a mild, fruity, complex flavor that is ideal for lovers of refined tomatoes. Grown as an annual in Canada, it begins producing at approximately 85 days and continues providing colorful harvests until the first frost.

Blue Jollies Tomato thrives in full sun in rich, fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture to support healthy growth and excellent fruit quality. Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost at a temperature of 22 to 28C (72 to 82F) to encourage reliable germination. Once seedlings reach 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 in) tall and all danger of frost has passed, transplant them into the garden or containers, spacing plants approximately 60 cm (24 in) apart. Since plants can reach 1.5 to 2 m (5 to 6.5 ft) tall, sturdy support is essential, along with mulch to help retain soil moisture.

In the garden, this colorful tomato is perfectly suited to collector vegetable gardens, sunny rows, large containers of at least 20 L (5 gal), and ornamental edible landscapes. Its late production adds valuable interest toward the end of the season, when its contrasting fruits become true showpieces. It grows well alongside herbs, annual flowers, and seasonal vegetables that attract pollinators and enrich biodiversity throughout the garden. In the kitchen, Blue Jollies is perfect for colorful salads, tomato carpaccio, thick slices served with flaky sea salt and olive oil, or fresh, elegant side dishes.