Solanum lycopersicum, Medium Dark Red-Purple 8 oz Beefsteak (Cordon) indeterminate, Open pollinated, A variety that pre-dates the Russian Revolution of 1917, hails from the Isle of Krim in the Black Sea off the coast of the Crimean peninsula, a very unique looking, med-large sized up to 8 oz slightly flattened maroon (Dark red-purple to black) beefsteak with green shoulders & an intense, very richly flavoured taste hiding just a hint of saltiness! Ideal for slicing & salads, 75-80 days to maturity, both indoor & outdoor, indeterminate, It’s very juicy! In 1990 it became the first "black" tomato to be commercially available in the United States., Seed Count Approx - 15 avg
SOWING - Surface-sown or covered only slightly, Don't allow to dry out but don’t overwater. Keep warm until germination (10 days approx), move to WARM bright light area. After about last frost, transplant out into protected growing pots. Plants need STAKING & side-shoots removed, . Likes a real warm Spot. Great grown outside or in, in a large container or in the garden.