Kevin's Large Black Cherry Tomato Seeds

Kevin's Large Black Cherry Tomato Seeds grow round, deeply flavorful cherry tomatoes with an exceptional sweet-and-sour fruity intensity unusual for a cherry type. Their mahogany purple-black skin makes them a standout in salads and grilled kebabs. This is an exclusive, indeterminate variety that originated in Southern Indiana, propagated for many years by a friend's father, Kevin.

At a glance

• Variety: Kevin's Large Black cherry tomato
• Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO, indeterminate, exclusive
• Fruit: Round cherry, mahogany purple-black
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch, started in trays under lights
• Spacing: 2 to 3 feet apart
• Season: Spring or summer

Best for

• Fresh summer salads
• Grilled kebabs and skewers
• Snacking off the vine
• Gardeners who love dark, rich-flavored tomatoes
• Heirloom seed saving

How to grow

Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in trays under lights in spring, then transplant after the last frost into full sun, spacing plants 2 to 3 feet apart in a single row or double-wide row block. Stake or cage the indeterminate vines, keep the bed weed-free, and water consistently for a long, heavy harvest.

Flavor profile

Rich, sweet, and tangy with a deep, fruity intensity uncommon in cherry tomatoes.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaws Garden Supply is a family-minded seed and garden company on a mission of helping the next generation to grow with nature, offering heirloom and certified seed stock for home growers.