Black Cherry Tomato
Best choice for home gardeners seeking high-yield, flavorful organic summer harvests.
Discover the unique Black Cherry Tomato, a striking round cherry variety with a distinctive purple-black hue and a sweet, rich flavor. These one-inch fruits offer a satisfyingly meaty texture, perfect for fresh salads or vibrant garden mixes. As an indeterminate and highly productive plant, it promises a generous harvest throughout the warm growing season. This variety is certified organic and non-GMO, aligning with a desire for high-quality, natural produce. It reliably matures in approximately 64 days from transplant, making it a dependable choice for any summer garden.
$4.15
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
270
/ 5867
#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-61%
Below average
Days to Maturity
64
/ days
Who it's for
- Gourmet cooks seeking complex and smoky flavor profiles
- Home gardeners wanting a continuous, high-yield harvest
- Culinary enthusiasts looking for visually striking salad ingredients
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners lacking time for staking and pruning
- Beginners struggling with consistent irrigation and moisture control
- Novice growers needing clear visual cues for harvest timing
Performance breakdown
Flavor Profile
Deep, complex sweetness sets this variety apart from standard grocery options.
Yield Consistency
Indeterminate growth habit ensures a steady supply throughout the entire season.
Growing Speed
Sixty-four day maturity offers a reliable timeline for most summer gardens.
Seed Integrity
Certified organic and open-pollinated status guarantees high-quality, natural genetic stock.
Visual Appeal
Striking purple-black hue adds a sophisticated aesthetic to any garden harvest.
Cultivation Ease
Requires standard staking and maintenance typical of productive indeterminate tomato varieties.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
64 days
Fruit Size
1-1.5 oz
Plant Habit
Indeterminate
Seeding Depth
1/8-1/4"
Preferred Soil pH
6.0-6.8
Plant Spacing (Indeterminate)
24-36"
Row Spacing
121.92 cm
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Features
- Distinctive purple-black cherry tomatoes
- Sweet, rich flavor with meaty texture
- Highly productive indeterminate plants
- Long harvest period
- Certified organic and non-GMO
- Open-Pollinated variety
- Matures in about 64 days
What customers say
This Black Cherry Tomato variety is a clear favorite due to its exceptional flavor. Gardeners consistently praise the tomatoes for being intensely sweet with a rich, complex depth that elevates them beyond standard cherry types. Seed reliability is also a strong point, with many reporting excellent germination. The plants offer prolific yields from their vigorous growth habit, though staking is necessary. While inconsistent watering can cause minor fruit splitting, this small management detail is easily overlooked given the superior taste. This variety delivers a truly gourmet snacking experience and is highly recommended for its outstanding flavor and dependable performance in the organic garden.
Know before you buy
Indeterminate plants continue to grow, flower, and produce fruit throughout the entire growing season until the first frost. You will need to provide support, such as a stake or cage, to manage their continuous upward growth.
You can expect to harvest your first tomatoes approximately 64 days after transplanting your seedlings into the garden. Because they are indeterminate, they will continue to provide a steady supply of fruit well beyond that initial maturity date.
For optimal airflow and health, space your plants 24 to 36 inches apart. This spacing helps prevent foliage diseases and ensures the plants have enough room to reach their full productive potential.
Yes, these seeds are certified organic and non-GMO. They are open-pollinated, meaning you can save the seeds from your harvest to plant again in future seasons.
These tomatoes thrive in well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8. Ensure your planting site receives full sun to support the plant's high productivity and flavor development.
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