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What makes it special?
Black Opal is an open-pollinated cherry tomato further developed from Black Cherry in England. The round fruit ripens dark red to violet-brown and combines sweet, spicy and lightly tart notes.
The indeterminate plant grows vigorously and produces large, branching trusses. We raise our young plants ourselves in Illmitz.
Flavour & Use
Black Opal has a sweet, at once spicy and lightly tart tomato aroma. Its fruit is a little firmer than some very soft cherry varieties, making it easy to harvest and process.
Fresh, Black Opal works as a snacking tomato, in salads, a light lunch and lunchboxes. Dark tomatoes develop an especially bold aroma when roasted or braised; the variety suits this well too.
Fruit & Plant
Black Opal is an indeterminate cordon tomato and usually reaches around 180–220 cm. It needs a sturdy support and carries numerous round fruit on branching trusses.
The cherry tomatoes are around 2.5–3 cm and, depending on growing conditions, weigh around 10–20 g. Their colour ranges from dark red to violet or chocolate brown. The variety ripens early to medium and then fruits over a long period.
Growing & Care
Choose a full-sun, warm and, where possible, sheltered spot. Black Opal can be trained with one or two shoots; prune side shoots accordingly and regularly.
For pot growing, we recommend at least 20 litres. A sturdy stake or string must carry the long growth and branching trusses.
Water evenly, close to the soil, and harvest ripe fruit regularly. Avoid strong swings in moisture. Feed moderately with a suitable tomato fertiliser during the main fruiting period.
Variety Data
Variety type: dark cherry/cocktail tomato
Breeding: an English selection from Black Cherry
Growth habit: indeterminate, cordon tomato
Plant height: approx. 180–220 cm
Fruit colour: dark red to violet or chocolate brown
Position: full sun, warm, sheltered where possible
Pot size: at least approx. 20 L
Pruning side shoots: recommended for one- or two-shoot growing
Support: required
Suitable for outdoors: yes, a sheltered spot recommended
Open-pollinated: yes
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Black Opal - Tomato Plant
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Black Opal – a dark cherry tomato with a well-balanced flavour
Black Opal is a dark cherry tomato from England, further developed from the well-known Black Cherry. The round fruit combines striking colour with a sweet-spicy flavour. We raise our open-pollinated young plants ourselves in Illmitz.
Black Opal and Black Cherry – the difference
Black Opal was selected from Black Cherry. The goals were improved growth, firmer flesh and a well-balanced flavour. The variety remains a vigorous, indeterminate cherry tomato with dark fruit.
How does Black Opal taste?
Fully ripe fruit tastes sweet, spicy and lightly tart. The firm, juicy texture suits snacking and salads. Roasting or briefly braising further concentrates the bold aroma.
Fruit and harvest
The round tomatoes reach around 2.5–3 cm and ripen dark red to violet or chocolate brown. The plant forms branching trusses and, with good care, fruits over a long period. Regular harvesting keeps the dense trusses manageable.
Growing Black Opal
As an indeterminate cordon tomato, Black Opal needs a sturdy support. We recommend one- or two-shoot training and regular pruning. A sunny, warm and, where possible, sheltered spot supports ripening and aroma.
Black Opal in a pot
A container should hold at least around 20 litres. Even watering close to the soil, good drainage and regular feeding during fruiting are important. In strong sun, the substrate shouldn't dry out completely.
An open-pollinated young plant from Illmitz
Our Black Opal tomato plants grow in Illmitz. The variety suits anyone looking for a dark, aromatic cherry tomato for eating fresh and warm cooking.
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