Black Russian
Classic mahogany heirloom with deep, smoky flavor
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Black Russian is a richly flavored heirloom celebrated for its deep mahogany skin and complex, slightly smoky sweetness. On vigorous indeterminate vines, fruits average medium size and develop green-shouldered, dusky tones as they ripen—hallmarks of many 'black' tomatoes. Gardeners value Black Russian for its balanced flavor in sandwiches and salads and for steady yields over a long season with proper trellising. Provide full sun, even moisture, and calcium to help prevent blossom end rot; consistent watering also reduces cracking. With good airflow and staking, plants remain productive and reward attentive care with distinctive, chef-favored slicers.
Days: 75–85
Tomato Type: Slicing / Heirloom
Growth Habit: Indeterminate
Plant Height: 5–6+ feet with support
Fruit Size: 4–8 oz (medium)
Leaf Type: Regular
Color: Purplish-red to mahogany with green shoulders
Shape: Round to oblate slicer
Flavor: Sweet, rich, slightly smoky
Usage: Slicing, salads, caprese
Creator: Traditional heirloom; widely circulated
