Heirloom whose big leafy vines produce lots of slightly lobed deep purple/black fruits whose juicy rich red flesh offers sweet and delicious flavor.

Product Weight: .125 grams / Approximately 45 seeds

Plant Type: Vegetable

Flavor: Sweet

Days to Harvest: 80 days

Days to Seed Germination: 7-14 days

Seed Planting Depth: .5 cm (1/4")

Seed Spacing: 2.5 cm (1")

Row Spacing: 90 cm (36")

Plant Spacing: 90 cm (36")

Growing Height: 120-180cm (4-6ft)

Planting Instructions: In early spring, start indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before outdoor night temperatures are reliably in the 50-55°F (10-13°C). Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix. Keep moist but not soggy, and very warm, 80°F(27°C). Provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant outside. When seedlings are 2 inches tall, transplant into individual 4 inch pots. Maintain at 70°F (21°C). Feed with half-strength fertilizer every 2 weeks until ready to plant. When nights reach 55°F (13°C), gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions. Plant these vigorous indeterminate climbers 3 feet apart into rich soil in full sun.

For best flavor, pick fully ripe and don’t store in the refrigerator.