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Black Cherry — Tomatoes | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Black Cherry
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

64days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z10–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Transplant after soil warms to at least 60°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.2-6.8
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-10 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep purple-black with dark shoulders
Size: 20 g
Shape: Indeterminate
Flavour: Rich, complex, wine-like flavor with deep sweetness and smoky undertones

In the kitchen

Gourmet fresh eating, elegant salads, garnishes, specialty cocktails, artisan preserves

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Tomato hornworm, aphids, whiteflies, spider mites
Diseases: Late blight, early blight, fusarium wilt, bacterial speck
Resistance: Moderate disease resistance, good heat tolerance, some cracking resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	May	July – August	—	September – August
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	August – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	July – September
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	June – August
9	January	March – April	—	May – July
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 4 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids and whiteflies, may improve tomato flavor

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and other soil pests, attract beneficial insects

CarrotsLoosen soil for tomato roots, don't compete for nutrients

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects and may improve tomato growth

ChivesRepel aphids and may improve tomato flavor and growth

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

LettuceProvides ground cover and doesn't compete with tomato roots

BorageRepels tomato hornworms and may improve tomato flavor

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone which is toxic to tomatoes and causes wilting

FennelInhibits growth of tomatoes through allelopathic compounds

BrassicasCompete for nutrients and may stunt tomato growth

CornBoth attract corn earworms and compete for nutrients

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 63
Protein (g): 1.06
Fat (g): 0.2
Carbohydrate (g): 16
Fibre (g): 2.1
Sugars (g): 12.8
Vitamin A (µg): 3
Vitamin C (mg): 7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.07
Vitamin K (µg): 2.1
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.049
Folate (µg): 4
Calcium (mg): 13
Iron (mg): 0.36
Magnesium (mg): 11
Phosphorus (mg): 21
Potassium (mg): 222
Zinc (mg): 0.07
Selenium (µg): 0

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the tomatoes growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Black Cherry

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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