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Tomato 'Black Cherry'

Solanum lycopersicum

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Belonging to the Solanum genus (Solanum lycopersicum 'Black Cherry'), Black Cherry is a variety of Tomato. 'Black Cherry' is considered a OP (open polliated) cultivar. When ripe, fruit appear in these approximate colours: Red-brown and Rifle green.

An open-pollinated true black cherry tomato. Regular-leafed plant produces sprawling clusters of purple/dark brown-mahogany 1" fruits that have a true “black tomato” flavour. Compared to other cherry tomatoes, fruit is a bit slow to ripen.

A type of Fruit, it mainly grows as an Annual plant - which means it typically only grows best for a single growing season. Black Cherry is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet).

Mexico is believed to be where Black Cherry originates from.

Being a fairly low maintenance plant, Black Cherry Tomato is normally quite easy to grow provided a minimum level of care is given throughout the year. It will be helpful to note the correct soil, sun and water needs of this plant to ensure that this plant thrives.

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How to grow Tomato 'Black Cherry'

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Black Cherry likes a position of full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Black Cherry is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 14 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Planting Black Cherry in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 is ideal for as it does best in moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil.

Growing Black Cherry from seed

Sow 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 2.60 feet (80.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Black Cherry about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Black Cherry

Transplant out when around 15cm (6 inches) high.

As Black Cherry is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Black Cherry

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early summer.

Tomato 'Black Cherry' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Black Cherry exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Black Cherry plant. Fruit
Hardiness Is Black Cherry frost hardy? Tender Country of Origin Where does Black Cherry come from? Mexico
Harvest Time When is Black Cherry ready for harvest? Early Summer
Mature Height How tall does Black Cherry grow? 1.20 metres / 3.90 feet Mature Spread How wide does Black Cherry grow? 50.0 cm / 1.62 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Black Cherry grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Black Cherry. 5.0 - 6.0
Sun How much sunlight does Black Cherry need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Black Cherry require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Black Cherry need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Black Cherry need in order to germinate? 12°C / 54°F to 32°C / 90°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Black Cherry in? 13°C / 55°F to 35°C / 95°F
Can Sow Direct? Can Black Cherry seeds be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Black Cherry? 2.0 cm / 0.78 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Black Cherry 80.0 cm / 2.60 feet
Edible? Is Black Cherry edible? edible
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Black Cherry seedlings? 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet

How long does Black Cherry take to grow?

These estimates for how long Tomato 'Black Cherry' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Black Cherry to germinate? 8 days Average 8 days | Min 3 days | Max 22 days (72)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Black Cherry? + 43 days Average 43 days | Min 5 days | Max 97 days (34)
Days to Maturity How long until Black Cherry is ready for harvest / bloom? + 95 days Average 95 days | Min 30 days | Max 163 days (77)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Black Cherry? = 146 days

When should I sow Black Cherry?

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Other Names for Tomato 'Black Cherry'

Tomato Black Cherry

Latest Tomato 'Black Cherry' Reviews

23 Sep 2012

anelson's Tomato 'Black Cherry' was Reviewed day 204

nice savory “black” flavor, interesting in a cherry. Not too productive for me.

4 stars
09 Oct 2011

AnneTanne's Tomato 'Black Cherry' was Reviewed day

Our absolute favourite… Had I only space for one tomato-plant, no doubt, it would be this one.

5 stars

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