BLACK FROM TULA Tomato Seeds

🌱 Tomato Seeds BLACK FROM TULA

💰 Price: Package of 10 seeds

🌿 Origin & History: The Black from Tula tomato is a historic Russian heirloom variety originating from the city of Tula, Russia. Known for its unique dark purple to black-red fruits, it has been cherished by gardeners and tomato enthusiasts for generations. This variety represents traditional Russian cultivation techniques and has been maintained for its exceptional flavor and resilience. Black from Tula has become renowned for its ability to produce high yields even in regions with moderate summer sunlight, making it a reliable choice for both hobbyist and professional growers.

🌱 Plant Characteristics:
This variety is indeterminate, meaning it continues to grow and produce fruit throughout the growing season until frost. The plants are vigorous and can reach up to 2 meters in height, with sturdy stems capable of supporting heavy fruit clusters. The foliage is dense and healthy, helping protect fruits from direct sunlight while maintaining optimal growth conditions.

🍅 Fruit Appearance & Taste:
Black from Tula tomatoes are medium to large, ripening to a striking black-red color with deep purple undertones. The fruits typically weigh up to 400 grams (approximately 14 ounces) and measure 7–10 cm in diameter. The pulp is richly colored and has a dense, juicy texture. Its flavor is sweet, rich, and complex, often described as one of the best-tasting dark tomato varieties in the world. This makes it ideal for fresh consumption, salads, sandwiches, sauces, or even roasting.

🌿 Growing Conditions:

• Exposure: Full sun, but tolerates partial sunlight

• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter

• Watering: Regular and consistent watering, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged

• Spacing: Provide at least 50–60 cm between plants to allow ample airflow and support growth

• Support: Use stakes, cages, or trellises to manage plant height and heavy fruit load

🌱 Sowing Instructions:

• Pre-Treatment: Optional; soak seeds for 12–24 hours to improve germination

• Sowing Mix: Light, well-draining soil or seed-starting mix

• Germination Temperature: 20–25 °C

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Transplanting: When seedlings reach 15–20 cm and all danger of frost has passed

🍴 Culinary Uses:

• Fresh salads: Rich flavor enhances any salad mix 🥗

• Cooking: Ideal for sauces, stews, and soups 🍲

• Roasting & grilling: Retains juiciness and deep color when cooked 🔥

• Preserving: Can be canned, pickled, or made into tomato paste for winter use 🥫

🌟 Why Choose Black from Tula:
Black from Tula is more than just a tomato—it’s a living piece of Russian horticultural heritage. Its combination of stunning dark coloration, sweet and rich flavor, and high productivity makes it a standout choice for home gardeners, heirloom collectors, and gourmet chefs alike. Whether grown in garden beds, greenhouses, or large containers, this indeterminate variety rewards patience and care with abundant, delicious, and visually striking fruits.