Tomato 'Cuban Black'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Cuban Black is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Cuban Black needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 12°C / 54°F.

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

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

Cuban Black is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Cuban Black about 14 days after your last frost date.

Seed originates from the USSR.