Tomato Seeds – Truffle Black

Tomato Seeds – Truffle Black Variety produce medium-sized, pear-shaped tomatoes with deep mahogany to dark purple tones. This heirloom type is known for its vigorous warm-season growth, attractive coloration, and reliable yields. The plants thrive in full sunlight and nutrient-rich, well-drained soil, making them suitable for raised beds, garden rows, and spacious containers.

Truffle Black tomatoes grow on indeterminate vines that benefit from staking or caging to support continuous fruiting. With high germination potential and steady seasonal performance, this variety is an excellent option for gardeners seeking unique, richly colored tomatoes.

Features

• Produces medium-sized, pear-shaped tomatoes

• Distinctive dark mahogany to purple coloration

• Vigorous heirloom vine growth

• Suitable for raised beds, containers, and open garden spaces

• High germination potential

• Indeterminate growth habit for continuous seasonal harvest

Specifications

Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Common Name: Tomato
Variety: Truffle Black
Plant Type: Warm-season annual
Growth Habit: Indeterminate
Fruit Size: Medium
Fruit Shape: Pear-shaped
Fruit Color: Dark mahogany to purple
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Soil Type: Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Days to Maturity: 75–85 days
Plant Height: 5–7 feet with support
Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture
Sowing Method: Start indoors and transplant outdoors

Growing Season:

• Ideal for spring and summer planting

• Start indoors: January to March

• Transplant outdoors: March to May, once frost danger has passed

USDA Hardiness Zones:

• Grown annually in Zones 3–10

• Transplant outdoors when temperatures exceed 60°F (15°C)