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Tomato: Black Cherry
Black Cherry is an exceptional cherry tomato variety producing clusters of small, deep purplish-red fruits with a rich, sweet, and slightly smoky flavour. Vigorous and high-yielding, it’s perfect for greenhouse or sunny outdoor growing. A favourite among tomato lovers looking for unique colour and gourmet taste, Black Cherry brings both beauty and superb eating quality to any garden.
5 in stock
Description
Best Grown: Greenhouse or sunny outdoor spot
Sowing Time: February–April
Plant Out: May–June, once frost risk has passed
Harvest Time: July–October (approx. 14–18 weeks from sowing)
Spacing: Plant 45–60 cm apart in rows 75 cm apart
Height: Indeterminate (climbing type), grows 1.5–2 m tall
Difficulty: Moderate
Why grow it?
- Unusual dark purplish-red cherry tomatoes
- Sweet, rich flavour with hints of smokiness
- Vigorous plants producing long trusses of fruit
- Excellent for fresh eating, salads, and snacking
- Adds gourmet appeal to your tomato collection
How to grow: Sow indoors Feb–April in warmth. Prick out seedlings into individual pots once large enough. Harden off and plant out May–June in greenhouse beds, large containers, or sunny sheltered spots outdoors. Provide support for climbing plants and remove side shoots regularly. Water consistently to avoid splitting. Harvest when fruits reach full colour and are slightly soft to the touch.
Cooking / usage ideas: Perfect fresh in salads, as colourful garnishes, or straight from the vine for snacking. Adds beautiful colour and rich taste to summer dishes.
Seeds per pack: Not specified
