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Black Truffle Tomato: Days to Maturity, Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Black Truffle is a mid-sized hybrid developed from the Siberian heirloom Black Pear.

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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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Black Truffle this page75 daysIndeterminate—
Amana Orange75–90 daysIndeterminate—
Arkansas Traveler75–80 daysIndeterminate—
Aunt Gertie's Gold75–95 daysIndeterminate—
Aunt Ginny's Purple75–85 daysIndeterminate—
Baby Beefsteak75–80 daysIndeterminate—
Bolseno75 daysIndeterminate—

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.

Source

Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

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