Black Cherry Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Days to Maturity: 70 from transplant

Black Cherry tomato is a favorite heirloom indeterminate loved by many for its sweet, rich flavor. Its perfectly bite-sized fruits ripen to a deep purple-brown-red color. Full sun preferred.

Be sure to check out all of our short-season (less than 90 day) tomato varieties:

• Goluboy Les (Blue Forest)
  
• Peacevine Cherry
• San Marzano
• Mt Roma
• Sungold
• Cyril's Choice
• Gold Nugget
• Alaska
• Mountain Girl
• Cold Set
• Market Miracle
• Moscow
• Black Cherry
• Russian Green
• Gold Rush Currant
• Coyote

Planting Instructions: Start Black Cherry Tomato seeds indoors under grow lights or in a greenhouse 6-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant 2+ weeks after last frost when soil has warmed a bit. Space plants at least 4 feet apart. Support growth with tomato cages, a trellis or wire. Water regularly but avoid overwatering (soil should be moist but not wet).

Seed Saving Instructions: When fully ripe, pick your tastiest fruits from the most vigorous plants. Cut open and squeeze Black Cherry Tomato seeds and juice into a jar. Secure a cloth over the jar so air can enter. Ferment the juice and seeds in the jar for 2-3 days. Then strain and rinse the seeds. Dry on a screen or cloth. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.

Approx 25 Black Cherry Tomato seeds per packet