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Experience the bold beauty and deep, smoky-sweet taste of black tomatoes with these premium Black Tomato Seeds. This heirloom variety produces medium to large fruits with rich, dark hues—ranging from deep purples to almost black—making them a striking addition to any garden or kitchen.
Best planting season: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost; transplant after danger of frost has passed
Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours per day)
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil with pH 6.2–6.8
Sowing depth: 1/4 inch deep
Spacing: 18–24 inches between plants, rows 36–48 inches apart
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, not soggy
Germination time: 7–14 days
Days to maturity: 70–85 days
Exceptional flavor: Rich, earthy, slightly smoky taste ideal for fresh eating, roasting, and sauces
Unique appearance: Deep, dusky skin adds visual appeal to salads and dishes
Heirloom quality: Open-pollinated, non-GMO, great for seed saving
High yield: Vigorous indeterminate vines produce heavily throughout the season
Nutrient-rich: Packed with antioxidants like anthocyanins and lycopene
✓ A useful choice for productive home gardens
✓ Fits raised beds, garden rows, or container growing when suitable
✓ Supports fresh seasonal harvests from seed
✓ Easy to plan into common vegetable garden rotations
✓ Great for gardeners who enjoy growing food at home
Sow Black Tomato in spring at about 1/4 in. deep. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, usually 6-10 days.
Grow in full sun and space plants about 24-36 in. apart for airflow and harvest access.
Expect maturity in about 60-100 days, with timing varying by weather, soil temperature, and local growing conditions.
Planted these seeds last season and got a fantastic harvest. The tomatoes are flavorful and the plants are robust.
Good germination and strong plants. The black tomatoes have a nice flavor, very unique compared to regular varieties.
The black tomato seeds grew into beautiful plants with deliciously sweet and rich tomatoes. Very pleased.
Most seeds germinated well, and the black tomato plants are looking healthy and productive.
These Black Tomato Seeds sprouted quickly and the plants are thriving. The fruit has a rich, unique flavor.
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