Black Strawberry Tomato

Black Strawberry is a striking heirloom tomato known for its unusual dark colouring, beautiful heart-shaped fruits, and rich, complex flavour. The medium-sized fruits develop a deep purple-black to reddish-brown colour, often with darker shoulders and attractive green-to-brown striping. With dense, meaty flesh and a well-balanced sweet and savoury flavour, Black Strawberry is an excellent choice for fresh slicing, salads, sandwiches, and summer meals.

The fruits are typically heart-shaped and can vary considerably in size and colour as they mature. Plants are vigorous and productive, producing an extended harvest when given plenty of warmth, sunlight, and support. The distinctive fruits make this variety especially appealing to gardeners looking for an unusual heirloom with both visual interest and excellent eating quality.

Type: Slicing, Heirloom
Fruit: Medium-sized, heart-shaped; dark purple-black to reddish-brown with variable colouring
Flavour: Rich, sweet, complex and well-balanced
Flesh: Dense, meaty and juicy
Uses: Fresh eating, slicing, sandwiches and salads
Growth Habit: Indeterminate
Maturity: Approximately 75–85 days
Light: Full Sun
Germination: 5–10 days
Ideal Germination Temperature: 21–29°C (70–85°F)
Seed Depth: 1/8–1/4 inch (3–6 mm)
Plant Spacing: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)
Frost Hardiness: Not frost hardy
Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Pollination: Open-pollinated

Starting & Growing Tips

Start seeds indoors approximately 6–8 weeks before the last spring frost. Sow 1/8–1/4 inch deep and keep the growing medium warm and evenly moist. A heat mat can help maintain the warm soil temperatures tomatoes need for reliable germination.

Transplant outdoors only after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Choose a location with full sun and fertile, well-draining soil. Because Black Strawberry is an indeterminate variety, provide a sturdy cage, trellis, or stake for support. Consistent watering and regular harvesting will help maintain healthy growth and continued fruit production.

Allow the fruits to ripen fully on the plant for the best flavour. Their colour can vary as they mature, so look for fully developed dark colouring and slight softness before harvesting.

Minimum Seed Count: 25 seeds