
open-pollinated
Black Beauty
Also sold as: Black Beauty Tomato
Brad Gates-bred open-pollinated anthocyanin beefsteak, almost black on sun-exposed shoulders, with dense flesh and notably rich, savoury flavour.
- Shape
- Oblate / flattened
- Fruit type
- Beefsteak
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate / cordon
- Where it grows
- Both
- Typical fruit weight
- 283 g (170–397 g)
- Days to maturity
- 80 days (75–85) from transplant
- Sweetness
- Medium
- Flavour intensity
- Very high
- Productivity
- High
- Cracking resistance
- High
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- Containers
- Suitable for containers
- Support needed
- Substantial
- Growing notes
- Anthocyanin colour develops most strongly where fruit receives sun. In very hot climates the breeder recommends retaining some leaf shade to reduce sunscald. Use a large container only, plants commonly reach 6-8 ft and require heavy support.
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