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- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Growth habit
- Semi-determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Black Russian is a main-season dark tomato: the purplish-red fruit ripens almost black, with greenish-black flesh, and it approaches beefsteak size. Plants are semi-determinate, so a moderate stake or cage is enough. Dark tomatoes of this type are prized for rich flavor sliced fresh.
Black Russian traits
- Purplish-red fruit ripening almost black
- Greenish-black flesh
- Nearly beefsteak-sized fruit
- Semi-determinate plants
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Dark tomato salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Russian this page | 75 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Firminio's Plum | 75 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Marglobe | 75 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Rutgers 250 | About 74 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Sebring | 76 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Bradley | 80 days | Semi-determinate | — |
| Super Tasty | 70 days | Semi-determinate | — |
Black Russian FAQ
What kind of tomato is Black Russian?
Black Russian is a main-season dark tomato: the purplish-red fruit ripens almost black, with greenish-black flesh, and it approaches beefsteak size. Plants are semi-determinate, so a moderate stake or cage is enough.
How many days to maturity is Black Russian?
Black Russian is listed at 75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Black Russian compare with other tomato varieties?
Black Russian: 75 days, semi-determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Firminio's Plum (75 days), Marglobe (75 days), Rutgers 250 (About 74 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Black Russian good for?
Black Russian is grown for fresh slicing, dark tomato salads.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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