
Black Cherry Cherry Tomato Seeds (Organic)
Cherry Tomato - Black Cherry - Lycopersicon esculentum Tender Annual Indeterminate. F1 Hybrid. Characteristic dark purplish colored round fruit with a sweet, rich flavor. Very productive, nice addition to the garden. Did You Know? Cooking tomatoes in oil increases the absorption of lycopene in the intestines. Soil and Water: Tomatoes love fertile soil rich in organic matter. Add plenty of compost prior to planting. Soil pH is preferred between 5.5-7.0. Soak the soil 4"-6" deep at 7-day intervals. Planting and Growing: Sow seeds in flats 6-8 weeks before the last frost and thin to 2" apart after the first true leaves appear. Before transplanting after the last frost, harden off the plants by placing them outdoors for a few hours to start, increasing the amount of time each day until they are accustomed to a full day of sunlight. Harvesting & Storage: Harvest when individual fruits give slightly under finger pressure; the shoulders may not have changed color yet. Soil Temperatu