Vegetables
Intermediate
Annual
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Black Cherry Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
About Plant: Black Cherry Tomato
A vigorous cherry tomato type producing sweet complex mahogany-purple fruit in generous clusters.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun (8+ hrs)
WaterRegular, consistent
SoilRich, well-drained (6.0–6.8)
Spacing24–36 inches
Height6–8 feet
Time to Harvest65-80
Planting Depth1/4 inch seed
Germination Time5–10 days
Expert Growing Tips
Start early indoors in cold climates, support plants from transplanting and maintain even moisture as fruit develops.