Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Black Truffle is a mid-sized hybrid developed from the Siberian heirloom Black Pear. Indeterminate plants carry pear-shaped fruit of 6 to 8 ounces in a deep burgundy color, ripening in the main season. Stake or cage.
Black Truffle traits
- Pear-shaped deep burgundy fruit of 6 to 8 oz
- Hybrid derived from Black Pear
- Indeterminate plants
- Main-season maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Roasting
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Truffle this page | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Amana Orange | 75–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Arkansas Traveler | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Gertie's Gold | 75–95 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ginny's Purple | 75–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Baby Beefsteak | 75–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Bolseno | 75 days | Indeterminate | — |
Black Truffle FAQ
What kind of tomato is Black Truffle?
Black Truffle is a mid-sized hybrid developed from the Siberian heirloom Black Pear. Indeterminate plants carry pear-shaped fruit of 6 to 8 ounces in a deep burgundy color, ripening in the main season.
How many days to maturity is Black Truffle?
Black Truffle is listed at 75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Black Truffle compare with other tomato varieties?
Black Truffle: 75 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Amana Orange (75–90 days), Arkansas Traveler (75–80 days), Aunt Gertie's Gold (75–95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Black Truffle good for?
Black Truffle is grown for fresh slicing, roasting.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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