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Black Vernissage · Tomato

Zone 5a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Black Vernissage to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 20th
Last FrostMay 8th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJul 3rd
Harvest BeginsSep 1st
Harvest EndsSep 30th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 60°F and nights stay above 50°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 9 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity60
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitIndeterminate
Support NeededStake
Planting DepthDeep
Germination Temp (°F)75
Min Soil Temp (°F)60
Min Night Temp (°F)50
Harden Off (days)9
Expert Note: Start indoors early but transplant only once soil is consistently warm (about 60°F+) to prevent cold-stunting, then stake for airflow and even ripening.