Tomato - Blackball - 42 seeds

Tomato 'Blackball' (Solanum lycopersicum)

Description:
Tomato 'Blackball' is a unique and beautiful variety characterized by its dark purple, almost black fruits. This variety is highly valued both for its taste and visual appearance. The fruits are large, fleshy and have a sweet, full flavor that makes them excellent for both raw consumption and cooking. 'Blackball' tomatoes are particularly popular in salads or on sandwiches and add rich color and flavor to any meal.

Packaging Information:
One package contains 0.5 g of seeds, which corresponds to approximately 42 seeds. (+/- 20%)

Cultivation characteristics:

• Sowing depth: 1 cm
• Sowing time in greenhouse: February – March
• Planting: After the last frost, end of May – June
• Plant distance: 50 x 50 cm
• Harvest period: July – September
• Plant height: 120–150 cm (needs to be pruned to maintain good air circulation and prevent diseases)

Cultivation tips:

1. Sowing:

   • Sow the seeds in permeable, moist soil and keep the temperature between 18-22 °C for best germination.

2. Retraining and deployment:

   • Plant the tomato plants outdoors or in a greenhouse when the risk of frost is over, at the end of May or beginning of June.

3. Location and soil:

   • Tomato 'Blackball' thrives best in sunny locations and well-drained, humus-rich soil. It prefers slightly acidic soil for optimal growth.

4. Care:

   • Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. Fertilize to promote fruiting.
   • 'Blackball' is a tall growing tomato that requires pruning and hoeing to maintain good shape and air circulation.

5. Harvest:

   • Harvest the fruits when they have reached full maturity and the dark color fully appears.

Advantages of Tomato 'Blackball':

• Unique color and taste: The dark purple color and sweet taste make it a great part of salads or as a splash of color on the plate.
• Good for cooking and raw consumption: Suitable for both raw dishes and for cooking.
• Robust and hardy: Has a good resistance to certain diseases if properly pruned and pruned.