Tomato 'Black Cherry'
description
Intense flavor and unique color for your harvests
Tomato ' Black Cherry' (Solanum lycopersicum), offered by Semences OSC.
This cherry tomato variety produces deep mahogany, reddish-brown fruits, 2.5 cm in diameter, perfect for adding an exotic touch to your dishes. Its rich and intense flavour is reminiscent of the large black tomato varieties, much appreciated by gourmets. Grows between 1 and 2 m in height. Indeterminate growth, for a continuous harvest throughout the season.
Plant height: 1-2 m
Growth Type: Indeterminate
Tomato type: Cherry
Days to harvest: 80 days
Degree of difficulty: Easy
Frost Tolerance: Killed by Frost
Companion plants: Basil, garlic, marigolds
Enemy plants: Fennel, corn
Suggested Uses: Salads, snacks, sauces
Plant Type: Annual
Cultivation method:
Sow seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Use a peat moss-based mix and maintain a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C) to encourage rapid germination (10-14 days). Once seedlings are 1.5 inches (4cm), transplant into individual pots at 60-65°F (15-18°C) until transplanting to the ground in late May. Space plants 3 feet (90cm) apart and provide a stake to support this vigorous variety.
Water regularly at the base and apply mulch to reduce disease and conserve moisture. Rotate crops in your garden to avoid problems with contaminated soil.
