The Black from Tula tomato is a unique and captivating heirloom variety, cherished by gardeners and culinary enthusiasts alike for its rich flavor and striking appearance. Originating from Tula, Russia, this tomato stands out with its deep, dark maroon skin and robust, smoky taste, making it a favorite in gardens and kitchens around the world.
The Black from Tula tomato is renowned for its large, beefsteak-style fruits that can weigh up to 12 ounces. Its deep maroon to purple skin, with shades of green near the stem, gives it an exotic and appealing look. The flavor profile is complex, offering a balanced blend of sweetness and acidity with a hint of earthiness, making it perfect for salads, sandwiches, and sauces.
This indeterminate variety grows vigorously, producing a continuous supply of tomatoes throughout the growing season. The plants can reach heights of 4 to 6 feet, requiring staking or caging for support. Being an heirloom variety, it thrives in organic gardening settings, where it can showcase its natural resilience and productivity.
- QTY: 25
- Seed Planting Depth: 1/4-1/2"
- Germination Temperature: 70-85
- Days to Germination: 6-9
- Row Spacing: 60"
- Plant Spacing: 18-36"
- 100' Row Yield: 75 lb
- Sun: Full
- Harvest time: 80 days
How to Save Seeds
Tomatoes are self pollinating, so separate by 50ft is sufficient. Harvest tomatoes when ripe and you can even let them set for a week or so before saving seeds. Once you are ready to harvest simply cut in half scoop out seeds and pulp into a mason jar of water for fermenting. Then seal jar with a lid and place in and warm place out of direct sunlight. After 5 to 7 days of fermenting pour out seeds floating on top of the water along with mold and then pour rest of the good seeds, on the bottom, over a fine mess strainer to catch them. Dry well in fine mesh or paper towels but turn often so they don't stick to paper.
