BLACK RUSSIAN

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(Lycopersicon esculentum)  Russian heirloom. Round, reddish-black coloured with dark purple stripes, medium sized fruit 4-6cm across, with smooth, thin skin & dark flesh. Beefsteak type with excellent flavour - reputed to be one of the best tasting black tomatoes. Compact plant - semi climbing. Thrives under cool growing conditions, but does well in all areas. Highly disease resistant. Early producer. Excellent for eating fresh in salads or cooked. 69-100 days. 160 seeds

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SKU TomatoClimbing04798
Shipping Weight 0.0010kg
Shipping Width 0.010m
Shipping Height 0.010m
Shipping Length 0.010m

A Favourite Variety

17 July 2015
All seeds germinated within three weeks although it is a cold winter here in Tasmania (kept punnet on top of the hot water system during nights).
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