Description
Gum Drop Hybrid Black Cherry
America's most popular vegetable. Produces a big crop that requires little space and effort. Excellent for juice, salads, canning, and relish.
When and where to plant
For early crop start seeds indoors in pots or flats 5-7 weeks before planting outdoors. Place in sunny location, keeping soil moist and warm. Transplant outdoors when 5-10" tall into garden, in sunny location after weather and soil are warm. Cultivate, apply vegetable food and firm over seed.
Care
Stake or cage to save space. Water deeply when dry and feed monthly.
Harvesting
Pick gently when color is fully developed.
Health Note
Rich in Calcium, Iron and Vitamins A, B1, B2, Niacin and C.
- Seed Spacing: 1/2"; 4" (outdoors)
- Spacing Between Rows: 2-3"; 3-4' (outdoors)
- Days to Germination: 14-18; 14-18 (outdoors)
- Days to Maturity: 65-90 (outdoors)
- Approx. 40 Seeds/Packet