Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Black Master is a main-season beefsteak heirloom with purple-brown fruit of 4 to 8 ounces on indeterminate plants. A modest-sized dark tomato for staking.
Black Master traits
- Purple-brown beefsteak fruit of 4 to 8 oz
- Indeterminate heirloom
- Main-season maturity
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Master this page | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basinga | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefmaster | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefsteak | 80–96 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Mama | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Black Master FAQ
What kind of tomato is Black Master?
Black Master is a main-season beefsteak heirloom with purple-brown fruit of 4 to 8 ounces on indeterminate plants. A modest-sized dark tomato for staking.
How many days to maturity is Black Master?
Black Master is listed at 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Black Master compare with other tomato varieties?
Black Master: 80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Allerbest (80 days), Aunt Ruby's German Green (80–85 days), Basinga (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Black Master good for?
Black Master is grown for fresh slicing, 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.