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Black Cherry Tomato Seeds

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[Solanum lycopersicum] Black Cherry tomato seeds, intense dark reddish-brown fruit, rich slightly smoky flavour.

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Black Cherry Tomato

Black Cherry tomato is a very intense dark reddish-brown cherry tomato, prized for its rich, slightly smoky flavour.

The Black Cherry Plant

It belongs to the species Solanum lycopersicum, family Solanaceae. A vigorous indeterminate plant, with long, productive trusses.

How to Sow Black Cherry

Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March; transplant in April-May, once frost risk has passed.

How to Grow Black Cherry

Requires sturdy staking and regular side-shoot removal; sunny exposure favours the development of its typical dark colouring.

Tips for Black Cherry

The small round fruits turn an intense, almost black reddish-brown at full ripeness; harvest as they ripen for a continuous yield.

Diseases and Pests of Black Cherry

Benefits from good canopy ventilation to prevent fungal diseases typical of indeterminate varieties in humid conditions.

Uses and Curiosities of Black Cherry

Highly appreciated for its sweet flavour with smoky notes, excellent eaten fresh as a snack or in gourmet salads.

Properties of Black Cherry

Rich in anthocyanins and lycopene responsible for its dark colouring, it has antioxidant properties superior to traditional red varieties.

Nutritional Values of Black Cherry

  • Calories: about 27 kcal
  • Protein: 1.0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5.8 g
  • Fat: 0.3 g
  • Fibre: 1.3 g