BLACK FROM TULA. One of the best black tomato varieties with excellent yield, deservedly rated 5 out of 5. The plant is indeterminate, reaches about 1.5 meters in height, and is resistant to major diseases, making it easy to care for and reliable to grow.

The fruits are round-flat in shape, with a rich dark cherry color and very attractive appearance. The average fruit weight is 200–350 grams, making them versatile for both fresh consumption and processing. Flavor quality is at the highest level.

The taste is sweet with a pronounced yet harmonious acidity, rich and piquant. The flesh is multi-chambered, meaty, juicy, and tender, with a pleasant aroma. This variety is rightly considered one of the most delicious among black tomatoes. Taste rating — a well-deserved 5+ out of 5.

SIMILAR VARIETIES

1. Black Krim. Originating from Crimea. Indeterminate, grows up to 1.8 m (slightly lower in greenhouse). Fruits are flat-round, ~250 g, dark maroon with green shoulders. Rich, sweet-sour flavor with deep aroma.
2. Cherokee Purple. Heirloom variety, indeterminate, up to 2.7 m (9 feet) tall. Flesh is meaty, fruits up to 450 g (16 oz), pinkish-burgundy with green shoulders. Flavor is sweet, resinous, “smoky,” and juicy.
3. Carbon. Medium-large (270–340 g), round, chocolate-purple fruits. Deep flavor, often wins tastings. High disease resistance.
4. Indigo Rose. OSU hybrid rich in anthocyanins. 2-inch fruits, almost purple-black with bright red flesh. Fruity, sweet-sour taste, best when fully ripened on the vine.
5. Black Cherry. Wine-maroon cherry tomatoes, 3–4 cm, 15–20 g each. Very sweet, grow in clusters of 10–15. Productive and hardy.
6. Dark Tiger. Striped dark purple and red fruits, mature in 75 days. Earthy-sweet and bright flavor. Visually striking.
7. Black Icicle. Ukrainian paste variety, 110 g fruits, dark burgundy-purple and elongated. Ideal for sauces: dense, rich, disease-resistant.

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