{"product_id":"black-beauty-tomato-seeds","title":"Black Beauty Tomato, Open-Pollinated Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBlack Beauty Tomato Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring striking color and rich flavor to your summer harvest with Black Beauty. Developed by tomato breeder Brad Gates, this open-pollinated variety bears fruit with dark purple-to-near-black sun-exposed skin and deep red flesh. Slice a ripe tomato for a sandwich or combine it with yellow and pink varieties for a colorful garden salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Black Beauty?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive dark skin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple-black pigmentation is strongest on sun-exposed surfaces; shaded areas can retain more red color as fruit ripens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep red interior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meaty, juicy flesh contrasts beautifully with the dark exterior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy earthy, savory notes with sweetness and a tang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndeterminate vines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants continue growing and setting fruit during favorable weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e A modern Brad Gates variety, not described here as a traditional heirloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your intended transplant date. Sow approximately ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix, provide warmth for germination, and give seedlings strong light. Harden off gradually before planting outdoors after frost danger has passed and conditions have warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Install a sturdy stake, cage, or trellis at planting time. Water consistently at soil level and mulch to conserve moisture. Maintain airflow but retain enough foliage to protect fruit from sunscald; do not strip the plant simply to darken its tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor square foot gardening, use \u003cstrong\u003e1 plant per sq ft (trellis required)\u003c\/strong\u003e with dedicated vertical training and regular pruning. Allow more room for caged or multi-stemmed plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 80 days from transplant; weather and growing conditions affect timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-to-large slicing tomatoes with dark purple-black skin and deep red flesh; size varies between selections and growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indeterminate; sturdy support required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost-tender warm-season annual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacket size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15+ seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRipeness Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark skin alone does not mean the tomato is ripe. Look for the shaded underside to develop red or brick-red color and check for a slight give under gentle pressure. Fruit should no longer feel hard. Handle gently and enjoy ripe tomatoes promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the flesh black?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The interior is deep red. The darkest pigmentation is in the skin, especially where exposed to sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre there verified blueberry-level antioxidant amounts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing makes no quantified antioxidant comparison or health-benefit claim. Its dark coloration is a variety trait, not a nutritional guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Black Beauty an F1 hybrid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a stabilized open-pollinated variety. A variety developed through crossing is not automatically an F1 hybrid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I use the harvest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy fresh slices in sandwiches, salads, and tomato platters, or cook ripe fruit into a fresh sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC. Open-pollinated, non-GMO seeds selected for your garden.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"~15+ Seeds","offer_id":41712253468806,"sku":"TB\/B1-15-90-923-30","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7658535643_covx.jpg?v=1770127537","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/black-beauty-tomato-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}