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Tomato 'Black Russian'
- Perfect for Pots
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Tried & tested by Sarah
Super productive variety
Easy to grow
An old beefsteak variety, ‘Black Russian’ has large, deep red fruits with dark green shoulders
- Perfect for Pots
Product details
- Position
- Kitchen Garden
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Height
- 1.8m (6ft)
- Common name
- Beefsteak Tomato
- Moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Spread
- 60cm (24in)
- Cultivation
- Sow seed under cover February-March in warmth. Keep small plants in a sunny, frost-free environment until they can be planted in the greenhouse from late April or outdoors in late May.
Care Tips
Under cover or outside they need staking, regular watering and weekly feeding for best results. Pinch out side shoots as they develop and then pinch out the tops once they have set 5 or 6 trusses.