{"product_id":"kings-seeds-tomato-black-opal","title":"Kings Seeds Tomato Black Opal","description":"A dark chocolate coloured cherry tomato with a tangy yet sweet flavour and excellent texture. The small fruits are borne on long, branched trusses and can produce approximately 150 to 200 fruits per plant in an average growing season. Shows good disease tolerance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen to Sow Black Opal Tomatoes\u003cbr\u003eJanuary to April.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhere to Sow\u003cbr\u003eSow the seeds underglass 0.5cm (1\/4 in) deep in pots or trays with a good seed sowing compost and lightly cover over with a sprinkling of vermiculite or compost. Place containers in a propagator at a temperature of 18-21°C. Seedlings should appear within 7-10 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat to do next\u003cbr\u003ePrick out seedlings once big enough to handle, into 9cm pots. When the plants have reached 20cm tall, they can be planted into their final position. They can be planted into growbags, with 3 plants in each. If planting outside, harden off beforehand once all risk of frost has passed. Tomato plants generally grow earlier and bigger in a greenhouse because they prefer the warmth.\u003cbr\u003eWater and feed the plants regularly with a high potash feed once the first truss has set.\u003cbr\u003eAs Black Opal tomatoes are a cordon variety, they will need supporting with canes or with wire and string.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaturity\u003cbr\u003eJuly to October.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandy Tip\u003cbr\u003ePick fruits as they ripen and water regularly, but do not over water to help prevent the fruits from splitting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNutritional Values\u003cbr\u003eHigh in vitamin C and lycopene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType\u003cbr\u003eIndeterminate - Single stem, remove side shoots.","brand":"King's Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48678641926386,"sku":"1052174","price":2.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/4605\/7714\/files\/WebsiteImageTemplate_46_cc4ef851-8b96-4679-8e65-f6e2fda3b8cb.jpg?v=1768979352","url":"https:\/\/www.zoarsark.co.uk\/products\/kings-seeds-tomato-black-opal","provider":"Zoars Ark Pet Superstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}