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Tomato 'Black Truffle'

Lycopersiconlycopersicum

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Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
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Species
lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)
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Synonym
Height

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Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Danger

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Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size

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Fruit Colors

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Growing Habit

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Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

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Usage

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Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Pear
Foliage Color
Medium (under one pound)
Bloom Characteristics
Brown
Water Requirements

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Where to Grow
Indeterminate
Regional
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