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| Botanical Name |
Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
| Seeds Per Pack |
10 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
10 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
1/4 in. |
| When to Sow |
Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height |
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
| Plant Spacing |
24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Danger |
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Growth Habit |
Indeterminate |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest |
70-80 |
| Propagation Methods |
From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Ferment seeds before storing |
| Open Pollinated (OP) |
Yes |
| Usage |
Canning, Fresh, salad, Fresh, slicing |
| Fruit Color |
Black, Purple, Red |
| Fruit Size |
Medium (under one pound) |
Among the best-tasting of all tomatoes, period. This badass tomato is truly black! When exposed to sunlight, young fruits develop striking blue-black skin. The responsible pigment, Anthocyanin, naturally occurs in blueberries and is a powerful antioxidant. Deep red and meaty flesh. Taste is rich, smooth, and savory with earthy tones. Fruits are ready to harvest when soft to the touch. A cross made from Pink Berkeley Tie-Dye and Indigo Apple.
