A unique heirloom variety known for their deep, dark coloration and highly productive clusters of small, cherry-sized fruits. The "centiflor" name, meaning "hundred flowers," refers to the plant’s incredible ability to produce large clusters of blossoms, which eventually turn into dozens of tomatoes on each truss. Colours range from deep purples to near-black hues, thanks to their high anthocyanin content—an antioxidant that gives them their signature dark pigmentation.
With a rich, complex taste that blends sweetness with subtle smoky and earthy undertones. This makes them a great choice for both fresh eating and cooking. Their small size and deep flavor are perfect for snacking, adding to salads, or even roasting for a more concentrated flavor.These tomatoes are also known for their vigorous growth and high yield, making them a favorite among gardeners looking for abundant harvests. The plants tend to grow tall and sprawling, so they may require staking or support to handle the weight of their heavy fruit clusters.
When to Sow: Jan - Apr
HOW TO SOW BLACK CENTIFLOR TOMATOES:
Sow in pots under glass - Sow thinly into pots or modules of damp compost. Cover with a sprinkle of soil or vermiculite .Place inside a propagator with an Ideal temp 18-21°C. Prick out into individual pots when large enough to handle and grow on until well established.
Can be planted into pots, growbags or the greenhouse border. Can also be hardened off and planted outside once all risk of frost has passed.
- Classification: Half Hardy Annual
- Group: Fruiting & Shooting Vegetables
- Easy to Grow
- Germination Time: 1-2 Weeks
- Harvest Time: Jul - Oct
- Site: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Chalk/ Loam
- Soil Acidity: All Types
- Moisture: Well drained
- Care: Support with canes and remove sideshoots as they grow, water and feed regularly with high potash fertilizer once the first truss has set. Pick fruits as they ripen and water regularly, but do not over water to help prevent the fruits from splitting. Remove leaves below set fruits.
- Use: Edible
- Harvest: When fruits turn a rich red colour by cutting from the vine
- Days to Maturity: 182 Days
- Feed:Tomato feed
- Plant Spacing: 20-30cm
Tomato Black Centiflor
10 Seeds per packet Approx
Please note that the majority of our seeds are packed by volume so the number of seeds indicated is an approximation.
We make every effort to provide British seeds where possible, but in some cases our British Growers are unable to grow in sufficient quantities to meet our demand or the seeds are subject to Plant breeders' rights which means it is only possible for us to buy these seeds from certain non UK sources.