TOMATO CHERRY ’Black Plum’
Formats
Black plum tomatoes have an elongated, dark shape. The plant can reach 1.8m and its leaves are light green. Its fruits are small, about 70g, dark cherry in color and juicy and sweet in flavor. This variety is resistant to diseases.
Sow this species first in seedbeds from January to April. At 3cm deep and a temperature between 15ºC/ 20ºC. Water abundantly after sowing. A few months later, on May, transplant in place with a separation of 45cm between plants and 60-120cm between rows. Put tutors when the plant begins to grow in height. Harvest occurs 150 days after sowing.
Some plants enhance the flavor of tomatoes if they are planted nearby, such as Swiss Chard, Lettuce, Carrot.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Culinary, Vegetable Garden, Herbs garden, Urban garden, Baskets & Containers
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Flowering
| Fruit colour | Black, Red |
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Foliage
| Foliage colour | Green |
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Botanical information
| Botanical name | Solanum lycopersicum |
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| Life cycle | Annual |
When to plant?
| Planting period | May, June |
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| Sowing period | January, February, March, April, Spring, Winter |
| Harvest period | July, August, September, October, November, Summer, Autumn |
| Average germination (%) | 85 |
| Seeds per gram | 650 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Culinary, Vegetable Garden, Herbs garden, Urban garden, Baskets & Containers |
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| Distance between plants | 45 |
| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil type | Fertile, Light |
| Soil moisture | Fresh |
| Climate zone | Sub-tropical |
Care
| Watering | Regular |
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