Description
The "Black Cherry" tomato, part of the Solanum lycopersicum family, is a real gem in the garden, offering dark, almost black, cherry-sized fruits that shine with a deep, rich flavour. They're a delightful blend of sweetness with a hint of smokiness, making them perfect for adding a burst of colour and taste to salads or for snacking straight off the vine.
Whether you're potting them up with a top-notch potting mix or planting in vege/herb gardens with a premium soil conditioner, these little cherries love their sun. Regular watering, especially during Bunuru (late summer), keeps them happy and plump. For an abundant harvest, feed them a tomato-specific fertiliser. You'll see these dark delights ready to be plucked in about 70-80 days from planting. And while they might not need as much support as their beefier cousins, a little staking helps manage their enthusiastic growth. Every bite into a "Black Cherry" is a delightful dive into tomato indulgence.
| Botanical Name | Solanum lycopersicum |
| Common Name | Tomato |
| Cultivar | Black Cherry |
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Classification |
Tomato |
| PBR Name | |
| Origin | Mexico, Central America, Southern America |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.5 M |
| Width | 50 cm - 1 M |
| Light | Full sun |
| Soil | Rich, loamy, well-draining soil. |
| Water Requirement | Keep soil moist through growing season. Don't allow soil to completely dry out. Plants may need multiple waterings on really hot days. |
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Flower Time | Depending on the variety and when the plant is germinated, tomatos can flower any time of the year. Generally they will flower around 1 - 2 months after being planted. Fruit forms 20 - 60 days after flowering. |
| Toxicity | Tomato plants and unripe fruit contain solanine which is toxic to humans, cats, dogs and other animals. Don't allow anyone to ingest any part of the plant other than the ripe fruit. |
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