Cherry Tomato Seeds - Nightcap
Best choice for home gardeners seeking unique, flavorful heirloom cherry tomatoes.
Introducing the 'Nightcap' Cherry Tomato Seeds, a unique variety yielding large, round tomatoes with a striking dark purple blush on their shoulders and vibrant pink flesh. These tomatoes grow on vigorous indeterminate vines, promising abundant harvests. Developed by dedicated backyard breeder Sheldon Kauffman, a portion of sales supports his ongoing selection work. These seeds are best started indoors and transplanted after the last frost. Each 0.1g packet contains at least 40 small farmer-grown seeds, perfect for gardeners seeking distinctive flavor and appearance.
$4.75
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
190
/ 5867
#190 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-55%
Below average
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
/ Solanum lycopersicum
Who it's for
- Small-space growers needing consistent, season-long harvests
- Home cooks seeking sophisticated flavors for fresh salads
- Health-conscious gardeners prioritizing nutrient-dense produce
Who should skip it
- Beginner gardeners struggling with consistent watering schedules
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding intensive plant support
- Market growers worried about consumer confusion regarding fruit color
Performance breakdown
Genetic Uniqueness
Distinctive purple-shouldered aesthetic sets this variety apart from standard supermarket cherries.
Yield Potential
Vigorous indeterminate vines promise a heavy, season-long harvest for dedicated gardeners.
Sourcing Integrity
Direct support for independent breeders ensures ethical and sustainable seed production.
Germination Reliability
Farmer-grown seeds typically offer higher vigor than mass-produced commercial alternatives.
Cultivation Difficulty
Requires indoor starting and careful transplanting to reach full maturity.
Flavor Profile
Vibrant pink flesh delivers a complex, gourmet taste experience for home cooks.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Growth Habit
Indeterminate
Minimum Seeds per Packet
40
Packet Weight
0.1g
Sowing Method
Transplant
Seed Depth
1/4"
Mature Spacing
18-24 inches
Days to Maturity
70 from Transplant
Features
- Unique dark purple blush on shoulders
- Vigorous indeterminate vines for abundant yield
- Developed by dedicated backyard breeder
- Small farmer-grown seeds
- Supports breeder's ongoing selection work
- Large, round, pink-fleshed cherry tomatoes
What customers say
The 'Nightcap' Cherry Tomato Seeds earn high praise primarily for their exceptional quality and unique flavor profile. Gardeners report outstanding seed viability, noting robust and vigorous seedlings right from the start. The resulting tomatoes are celebrated for their deep, almost black purple color and complex taste. Reviewers consistently describe the flavor as rich, smoky, and perfectly balanced, far exceeding standard cherry varieties. This distinctive taste makes them ideal for fresh eating and culinary uses. While these specialty seeds may cost more, customers agree the superior yield and unparalleled flavor fully justify the investment, delivering excellent perceived value and reliable performance for a truly distinctive harvest.
Know before you buy
Indeterminate tomatoes continue to grow, flower, and produce fruit throughout the entire season until the first frost. Because these vines are vigorous, you will need to provide sturdy stakes or a trellis to support their upward growth.
You can expect to harvest your first tomatoes approximately 70 days after transplanting the seedlings into your garden. Ensure they are planted in a location that receives full sun to help them reach maturity on schedule.
These seeds are best started indoors to give them a head start before the growing season. Once the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed, you can transplant them outside with 18 to 24 inches of spacing between plants.
The Nightcap is a large cherry tomato featuring a striking dark purple blush on the shoulders and vibrant pink flesh inside. It offers a unique look and flavor profile that distinguishes it from standard red cherry varieties.
No, these seeds are not certified organic. However, they are small farmer-grown seeds sourced from a dedicated breeder, and purchasing them directly supports the breeder's ongoing selection and development work.
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