Tomato Black Russian (Heritage Collection)

Tomato Black Russian:

An heirloom from the Black sea region of Russia. Dark, deep red, almost a shiny blackish skin colour when ripe, with dark red flesh. Fruits are juicy with a delicious balance of sweetness and acidity. Early ripening as a cordon outdoors, or grow as an indeterminate under glass (needs support and side-shooting).

Sowing Instructions: Place seed on the surface of a good, free-draining, damp, seed sowing mix and cover with a fine sprinkling of sowing mix or vermiculite. Place in a propagator at a constant temperature of around 18-20c (64-68F) until after germination, which takes 7-14 days.

Growing Instructions: Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Plant in final situation when 20cm (8in) high, 45cm (18in) apart. Remove side shoots regularly. Harvest August until first frost.

Serving Suggestions:Sweet and Juicy, colour contrast in salads.