[Debbie D]

Does anyone know what variety of tomatoes produce purply/black fruit?   They were cherry tomato size if that helps.  I can't seem to find any in the seed catalogues.  Last summer someone gave us some to sample and OH said they tasted great (I don't like tomatoes so can't comment), I would love to have a go at growing some this year.

[Ice]

They are called, strangely enough, Black Cherry.  I grew them last year and they taste great.  They look as if they might poison you though   Definately going to grow them again this year.

[Bombers]

I think this is what you want - Black Cherry
Indeterminate/Cordon.  blackish-purple skinned, cherry tomato with dark red flesh and a sweet and juicy flavour.

[Ice]

Too late

[Bombers]

just pipped me too it there Ice!

[Debbie D]

Thank you very much, this is such a brilliant site.

[woodburner]

There's a bigger one available too. Black Prince, or Russian Prince, something like that. I think T&M have it. There's a heritgae variety with a similar name, but I haven't found a source yet (too many other things to look for ). Thomas Etty, and Suffolk herbs/Kings are worth a look too.

Edit: D'oh I meant Chiltern's seeds. SH/Kings might have some but IMHO Chiltern's is more likely.

[Debbie D]

Thanks woodburner, I will have a search on t'internet tonight.

[mumofstig]

Plants of distinction do lots too, including a nice looking mix

TOMATO ALL BLACKS Ref: 0356
Here's a collection worth tackling! We have put together a mixture of sweet tasting black heirloom Tomatoes including Chocolate Cherry, Black Sea Man, Cherokee Purple, Black Krim, Japanese Trifle Black and Nyagous. Simply 'Scrum'ptious!

http://www.plantsofdistinction.co.uk/acatalog/A-Z_of_Vegetables_TOMATO.html

[Greengirl]

DebbieD, I grew Black Cherry last year as I got the seeds free when I bought 3 packets of T&M seeds (I think) & I didn't particularly like them. You are welcome to some if you pm me.

[realfood]

I agree that Black Cherry are over-rated for taste. They were also much later in fruiting than Sungold, my choice for flavour.

[Ice]

Debbie, if your OH has tried them and likes them then have a go.  Some people like marzipan, it make me want to throw up.  We can't all like the same things.

[digalotty]

wow theres more variety on that website than i have ever seen,
thanks mumofstig

[mumofstig]

You're welcome

[Trillium]

Paul Robeson are a larger variety of black tom, Munty's favourite    I've just ordered in Black Cherry to try this year as well.