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Black Cherry Tomato Seeds - Heirloom Cherry Tomato Seeds for Home Garden

Black Cherry Tomato Seeds - Heirloom Cherry Tomato Seeds for Home Garden

$16.69 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Plant ¼ inch (6 mm) deep in seed trays or small pots.
Maintain soil temperature 21–27°C for germination (7–14 days).
Transplant outdoors after frost passes, spacing 24–36 inches apart.

How to Grow

Provide 6–8 hours of sunlight daily.
Keep soil evenly moist, avoid waterlogging.
Use stakes, cages, or trellises to support vining plants.
Fertilize during flowering and fruiting for optimal yields.

Tips

Prune lower leaves and suckers for better airflow and disease prevention.
Harvest when fruits are fully ripe, deep purple, and slightly firm.
Monitor for pests and use organic methods if needed.

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Vigorous

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Indeterminate

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Spring

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Sweet

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Black Cherry Tomato Seeds - Heirloom Cherry Tomato Seeds for Home Garden
seed-type

Seed Type

Heirloom

plant-type

Plant Type

Tomato


Black Cherry is a unique heirloom cherry tomato variety producing small, deep purple fruits with sweet and slightly smoky flavor. Indeterminate in growth, it produces clusters continuously throughout the season. Ideal for snacking, salads, roasting, and gourmet dishes, it thrives in full sun and fertile, well-draining soil. Suitable for gardens, raised beds, or containers, this variety combines ornamental appeal, rich flavor, and high yields.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Small

plant-height

Plant Height

180–240 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3–10

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

60–90 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

¼ inch

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Warm

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTN
036000116229

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Black Cherry Tomatoes a popular garden variety?

Black Cherry Tomatoes are valued for their small, deep mahogany-colored fruits, vigorous growth, and rich, sweet flavor, making them a favorite choice for home vegetable gardens and fresh seasonal harvests.

Where can Black Cherry Tomatoes be grown?

They grow well in garden beds, raised beds, greenhouses, and large containers with fertile, well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun.

When are Black Cherry Tomatoes ready to harvest?

Tomatoes are typically ready to harvest when the fruits develop their characteristic deep color, reach full size, and feel firm yet slightly tender when gently pressed.

How can Black Cherry Tomatoes be used in the kitchen?

The fruits are suitable for fresh salads, snacking, pasta dishes, roasting, sandwiches, sauces, and a variety of homemade recipes.

Does regular harvesting encourage continued tomato production?

Yes, harvesting ripe tomatoes regularly may encourage continued flowering and fruit development under suitable growing conditions.

Can Black Cherry Tomatoes be grown in containers?

Yes, they can be grown successfully in large containers with nutrient-rich, well-drained soil, sturdy plant support, regular watering, and plenty of sunlight, making them suitable for patios, balconies, and other small-space gardens.