Bring unique flavor and deep color to your garden with Black Heirloom Tomato seeds. This heirloom variety produces rich, juicy tomatoes with a distinct dark hue and robust flavor. Perfect for gardeners seeking a high-quality, easy-to-grow tomato for fresh consumption, salads, or culinary creations.

Features:

1. Variety: Black Heirloom Tomato
2. Growth habit: Indeterminate, vigorous vine
3. Fruit characteristics: Deep purple to black skin, rich and juicy flavor, medium-large size
4. Light requirements: Full sun
5. Soil requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil
6. Suitable for: Garden beds, raised beds, and container gardening

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO seeds
2. Planting Season: Spring to early summer
3. Zones: USDA Zones 4–10
4. Planting Depth: 0.25–0.5 inch (6–12 mm)
5. Spacing: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm) between plants
6. Germination Time: 7–14 days
7. Days to Harvest: 70–90 days after transplanting
8. Plant Height: 4–6 feet (1.2–1.8 m)
9. Temperature: Prefers warm climates (65–85°F / 18–29°C)
10. Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
11. Maintenance: Stake or cage plants for support; prune lower leaves to improve airflow

Planting Guide:

1. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
2. Transplant seedlings after the danger of frost has passed.
3. Provide full sun and fertile, well-draining soil.
4. Support plants with stakes or cages for best growth.
5. Harvest when fruit reaches full dark color and is firm but slightly soft to touch.

Benefits:

1. Unique heirloom variety with rich, flavorful fruit
2. Easy-to-grow for home gardeners and container planting
3. Ideal for fresh consumption, salads, and gourmet dishes
4. Adds visual and culinary appeal to any vegetable garden