Tomato 'Black plum'

Solanum lycopersicum

How to grow Tomato 'Black plum'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Black plum is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Planting Black plum 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 plum from seed

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Aim to sow 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 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 plum about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Black plum

Plant to the first set of true leaves to promote strong root growth.

As Black plum 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 plum

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

Black plum Patent Information

Non-patented (Baker Creek carries only non-patented seeds2)

Other Names for Tomato 'Black plum'

Black plum paste

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