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BLACK BEAR. Early-ripening, compact (up to 1 m in open ground) and very productive variety that will delight gardeners with stable yields even under unstable climatic conditions. The plants are compact, do not require complex pruning, and are perfectly suited for open ground and low greenhouses. They have high resistance to common tomato diseases.
Ripening period is between 70 to 80 days. The fruits are large, flat-round in shape, weighing from 180 to 320 grams. Their unique coloring — purple-brown with greenish hues near the stem — makes the variety especially attractive both in markets and salads. The appearance is unusual and memorable, ideal for farm sales and gourmet dishes.
FLESH AND FLAVOR
The flesh is quite juicy, with a bright, rich, and spicy aroma. The flavor stands out with pronounced sweetness, spicy notes, and a hint of acidity, creating a harmonious and complex bouquet. This is one of those varieties that leave a lasting impression and can be called a “season favorite.”
Our team awarded it a well-deserved 5 out of 5 for taste and yield. Ideal for fresh consumption, salads, appetizers, and slicing. Due to its high disease resistance, it requires minimal care, making it a great choice for beginner gardeners.
SIMILAR VARIETIES
- Carbon. Large-fruited "black" variety (300–350 g) with flat-round dark fruits. Juicy flesh, complex sweet-spicy flavor. High yield and crack resistance.
- Paul Robeson. Russian mid-season determinate (150–400 g), dark brown slightly flattened fruits. Distinct sweet-smoky aroma and rich flavor with sweet-acid balance. Tolerant to adverse conditions.
- Black Krim. Mid-season (~70–80 days), large (~250 g), flat-round deep burgundy fruits with green shoulders. Intense flavor with sweet-acid balance.
- Cherokee Purple. Heirloom variety with meaty, dark pink-red fruits (~450 g) and green shoulders. Rich, sweet, slightly earthy taste. Productive and disease resistant.
- Indigo Blue Beauty. Unique variety with almost black-blue medium fruits. Rich in anthocyanins, sweet-tart flavor. Perfect for containers or open ground.
- Purple Zebra. Anthocyanin hybrid with dark red-green striped skin. Compact plant (~90 cm), fruits ~110–120 g, rich sweet taste, crack resistant.
- Early Girl (VF/VFF). Early variety (50–59 days to first harvest), medium fruits ~150 g. Resistant to fusarium and wilt, high-yielding and versatile.
- Celebrity. Semi-determinate (~50 cm), fruits ~225 g (½ lb), high-yield and resistant to fusarium and verticillium. Dense, meaty, lasts until late autumn.
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