
Black Plum
Black Plum has elongated mahogany-colored fruit and darker shoulders. Despite its paste-like shape, its walls are thinner than those of many sauce tomatoes.
Get to know Black Plum.
Flavor & texture
Sweet and tangy. Small oval fruit with relatively thin walls.
Published variety characteristics; actual flavor varies with growing conditions and ripeness.
At the table
Slice into salads or cook into a dark tomato sauce.
Compare with San Marzano when choosing between fresh use and a denser paste type.
Keeping your tomatoes
Let unripe, whole tomatoes ripen at room temperature in a single layer. Check them regularly and use them as they ripen.
Storage guidance · University of Minnesota ExtensionFresh tomatoes, when we launch
We’re preparing a fresh tomato service. Ordering, delivery areas, seasonal availability, and suppliers have not been announced. Prices are illustrative.
About the launch →Variety references: Black Plum · variety reference



