TOMATO - Black Russian

OP Open Pollinated

HL Heirloom

(50 seeds)

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Another very popular heirloom variety, Black Russian tomatoes are medium sized (5-8cm) with a dark skin and red flesh inside. They have the most delicious Read More

Another very popular heirloom variety, Black Russian tomatoes are medium sized (5-8cm) with a dark skin and red flesh inside. They have the most delicious flavour with a distinctive blend of sugar and acid that make them irresistible. Growing on compact plants they create interest in the garden and the fruit looks great in salads.

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Quantity

Days to Harvest

80 days

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

60-100cm

Plant Height

1.2-1.5m

Additional Features

Beds, Containers, Edible, Heirloom, Vines and Climbers

Product Details

Common Name: TOMATO - Black Russian

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 50

Days to Harvest: 80 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 60-100cm

Row Spacing: 60sm

Companion Plants: Marigolds are said to repel white fly and root knot nematode. Basil tastes great with tomato and is said to increase tomato yields when planted within 30cm whilst also repels flies and mosquitos.

Additional Features: Beds, Containers, Edible, Heirloom, Vines and Climbers

Scientific Name: Lycopersicon esculentum

Germination Time: 7-14 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 1.2-1.5m

Cool/Mountain Sow: Oct-Dec

Arid Sow: Jul-Mar

Temperate Sow: Oct-Dec

Sub-Tropical Sow: Jul-Mar

Tropical Sow: All Year
Growing Information

How to Sow

Tomatoes are best sown in trays about 6-8 weeks prior to the last frost. Sow seeds about 5mm deep and keep the soil temperature to about 20 celcius until germination. Once the plants have grown their second leaves the seedlings can be transplanted into larger individual pots. Keep the tomato seedlings in a warm sunny position and maintain moisture levels. When planting out, position the plants so that soil covers the entire stem up to the first leaves. This will increase root development and ensure a healthy strong plant. Plants should be placed in full sun and rich soil.

How to Harvest

Tomatoes ripened on the vine will be ready once they show their mature colour. The fruits can also be squeezed and should yield slightly when ripe. If frost occurs and temperatures drop late in the season all tomatoes can be picked. Tomatoes that do not ripen on the vine can be ripened indoors by being placed in a warm place out or direct sun.
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Catheryn Allen

Very happy with results so far, strong growing seedlings

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Deborah Gibson

A beautiful looking tomato
A comprehensive range of seeds, even some I didn’t know I needed including this one! Delivery was prompt and I was kept informed all the way from purchase to delivery. The seeds have germinated and I’m now waiting for the tomatoes to ripen. The colors are extraordinary. It looks like I’m in for a bumper crop.

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Rose Wallace

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Jennifer F.

They haven't germinated, although the weather/temp has been very erratic. Will give them another week before concluding they're a failure.

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Peter Wells

Seeds germinated fine in containers but wet bweather and lack of sunshine has stemmed there growth in the garden. After two sunny days they are respponding better

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How to Sow

Tomatoes are best sown in trays about 6-8 weeks prior to the last frost. Sow seeds about 5mm deep and keep the soil temperature to about 20 celcius until germination. Once the plants have grown their second leaves the seedlings can be transplanted into larger individual pots. Keep the tomato seedlings in a warm sunny position and maintain moisture levels. When planting out, position the plants so that soil covers the entire stem up to the first leaves. This will increase root development and ensure a healthy strong plant. Plants should be placed in full sun and rich soil.

How to Harvest

Tomatoes ripened on the vine will be ready once they show their mature colour. The fruits can also be squeezed and should yield slightly when ripe. If frost occurs and temperatures drop late in the season all tomatoes can be picked. Tomatoes that do not ripen on the vine can be ripened indoors by being placed in a warm place out or direct sun.

Common Name: TOMATO - Black Russian

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 50

Days to Harvest: 80 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 60-100cm

Row Spacing: 60sm

Companion Plants: Marigolds are said to repel white fly and root knot nematode. Basil tastes great with tomato and is said to increase tomato yields when planted within 30cm whilst also repels flies and mosquitos.

Additional Features: Beds, Containers, Edible, Heirloom, Vines and Climbers

Scientific Name: Lycopersicon esculentum

Germination Time: 7-14 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 1.2-1.5m

Cool/Mountain Sow: Oct-Dec

Arid Sow: Jul-Mar

Temperate Sow: Oct-Dec

Sub-Tropical Sow: Jul-Mar

Tropical Sow: All Year

29 reviews For TOMATO - Black Russian

Very happy with results so far, strong growing seedlings

A beautiful looking tomato

A comprehensive range of seeds, even some I didn’t know I needed including this one! Delivery was prompt and I was kept informed all the way from purchase to delivery. The seeds have germinated and I’m now waiting for the tomatoes to ripen. The colors are extraordinary. It looks like I’m in for a bumper crop.

this review has no content

They haven't germinated, although the weather/temp has been very erratic. Will give them another week before concluding they're a failure.

Seeds germinated fine in containers but wet bweather and lack of sunshine has stemmed there growth in the garden. After two sunny days they are respponding better

1 2 3

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