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open-pollinated

Black Russian

9.0/10

Grower rating

1 review

Russian dark heirloom with compact indeterminate vines and rich smoky-sweet mahogany fruit.

Black / dark
Shape
Oblate / flattened
Fruit type
Beefsteak
Growth habit
Indeterminate / cordon
Where it grows
Both
Typical fruit weight
226.5 g (170–283 g)
Days to maturity
83 days (80–85) from transplant
Sweetness
High
Flavour intensity
Very high
Productivity
High
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Growing advice

Containers
Suitable for containers
Support needed
Substantial
Growing notes
Several seed lines circulate under this name, use a large container if container-grown.

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9.0/10

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Flavour · 1 review

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Would grow again · 1 of 1 answered

Sweetness

Medium

1 grower observation

Acidity

Low

1 grower observation

Flavour intensity

Strong

1 grower observation

Productivity

Low

1 grower observation

Generally low cracking reported by growers— observed by growers, not a breeder resistance rating (1 report)
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Growers describe the flavour as

  • Smoky
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  • ATA TomatoScout grower

    9/10 overall · 9/10 flavour

    2026

    • Sweetness: Medium
    • Acidity: Low
    • Flavour intensity: Strong
    • Productivity: Low
    • Cracking: Slight
    • Would grow again: Definitely

    Smoky

    The flavour is hard to describe, it’s mild but unique. Large fruits with few seeds lots of flesh, it makes perfect slices for sandwiches or with slices of mozzarella and Basil.

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    Other flavour notes: Unique

    Problems this grower observed

    • Grower observation: Catfacing or deformed fruit — mild

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