How much does the color vary?

Hilde · July 16, 2007

My Black Cherry tomatoes are maturing, and I was expecting to see a much darker color. Will they become darker and darker as they mature? How much does color vary in Black Cherry? If there are a lot of color variations, then what are the typical causes of the variations?

Thanks!

Hilde

**carolyn137** · July 16, 2007

IN general, those in the south see a much darker color with the so called blacks than we do here in the north.

The reason most often given is stronger UV in the south. I can't speak to that but I do know that the blacks turn darker color in the south.

The last Black Cherry to the left in that truss is getting pretty dark and mine are always darker than even that one.

Hilde · July 16, 2007

Thanks Carolyn! Great answer! I have so many questions and I am so grateful for all your help!

Hilde

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carolyn137 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a Posts: 21,169	IN general, those in the south see a much darker color with the so called blacks than we do here in the north. The reason most often given is stronger UV in the south. I can't speak to that but I do know that the blacks turn darker color in the south. The last Black Cherry to the left in that truss is getting pretty dark and mine are always darker than even that one. __________________ Carolyn

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Hilde Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pendleton, NY Posts: 256	Thanks Carolyn! Great answer! I have so many questions and I am so grateful for all your help! Hilde