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
On occasion we may need to send you an alternative variety to the one shown, which will be selected by our growing team to ensure its suitability. It will be of equal or greater value to the original. Please contact our customer service team if there are any problems.
- Perfect for Pots
Product details
- Type
- Edible Crop
- Position
- Kitchen Garden
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Flowers
- June - October
- 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.
Flowering Time
June - October
