Solanum lycopersicum 'Black Moon'

A vigorous, high-yielding heritage variety of tomato with white flowers turning to plum-shaped, dark burgundy red fruits which become blushed with black-red as they mature. The firm and juicy fruits have a sweet, smoky flavour and have an attractive appearance both on the vine and in salads. Sow from January to April for harvesting July to October. An indeterminate/cordon variety

Max Height

1.5-2.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
No preference
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
1.5-2.5 metres

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Solanaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Genus
Solanum can be annuals, perennials, evergreen or deciduous shrubs or twining climbers, with simple or pinnnately lobed leaves and star- or bowl-shaped, 5-lobed flowers with prominent stamens, followed by fleshy fruits
Name Status
Accepted