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- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Black, a Russian heirloom listed under that bare name, is a main-season tomato with dark red fruit of 2 to 3 inches, thin-skinned and soft. Plants are indeterminate and want a stake or cage. Handle the soft fruit gently and eat it soon after picking.
Black traits
- Russian heirloom with dark red fruit
- Fruit 2 to 3 in, thin-skinned and soft
- Indeterminate plants
Good for
- Fresh eating
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black this page | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Rainbow | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Red | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Dixie Golden Giant | 85–100 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Earliana | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Federle | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| German Gold | 85 days | Indeterminate | — |
Black FAQ
What kind of tomato is Black?
Black, a Russian heirloom listed under that bare name, is a main-season tomato with dark red fruit of 2 to 3 inches, thin-skinned and soft. Plants are indeterminate and want a stake or cage.
How many days to maturity is Black?
Black is listed at 85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Black compare with other tomato varieties?
Black: 85 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Big Rainbow (85 days), Big Red (85 days), Dixie Golden Giant (85–100 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Black good for?
Black is grown for fresh eating, 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.