Heirloom Seeds
Black Cherry Tomato
by Vibrant Earth Seeds · United States
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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
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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