Black Russian beefsteak tomato

Description

Tomato ‘Black Russian’ – Heritage Beefsteak Variety

20 seeds

A richly flavoured heritage tomato, Black Russian produces medium to large, slightly flattened fruits with deep red-brown skin and dark, juicy flesh. Known for its complex, old-fashioned taste, this variety has long been a favourite among lovers of dark tomatoes.

It combines reliable productivity with excellent eating quality, making it a strong performer in both the garden and the kitchen.

Key characteristics

• Heritage beefsteak tomato

• Medium to large, slightly flattened fruits

• Dark red-brown skin and flesh

• Rich, savoury and slightly smoky flavour

• Excellent for fresh eating

Growing information

• Indeterminate (cordon) variety

• Sow under cover from early spring

• Grow in a greenhouse or warm, sheltered outdoor position

• Provide support for fruit-laden trusses

• Harvest from mid to late summer

In the kitchen

Black Russian is superb sliced in salads and sandwiches, where its deep colour and complex flavour can really shine.

 

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• • • JandL unique packaging
    • Hints and tips for sucessful germination and growing
    • Non treated Non GMO seeds
    • Fully tested and controlled for germination and purity
    • Approximately 20 seeds per packet