Black Beauty · Tomato
Planting Schedule
Add Black Beauty to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Jan 16th |
| Last Frost | Mar 6th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 1st |
| Harvest Begins | Jul 25th |
| Harvest Ends | Nov 26th |
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.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 85 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Indeterminate |
| Support Needed | Stake |
| Planting Depth | Deep |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 80 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 60 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 50 |
| Harden Off (days) | 9 |
Expert Note: Start Black Beauty tomato seeds indoors early enough for sturdy transplants, then wait for consistently warm soil before setting out to prevent cold-stress stunting.