Beefsteak Tomato 'Black'
- Product number: 295207
- Origin: Russia
- Latin: Lycopersicon lycopersicum, or also L. esculentum
This is a very old variety from Russia, of which little else is known historically. Due to its rich and unique taste, this variety is still very popular among small growers! The climbing plant (150-170 cm) grows best in a greenhouse and will produce its delicious harvest relatively late.
Do you often grow your tomatoes in the same place, for example in a greenhouse? Then diseases can develop in the soil, against which rootstocks are resistant, and therefore grafting is recommended:
for grafting tomatoes, use this variety: 291110 Tomato 'Landon'. As an aid, we recommend these grafting clips: 847520 Grafting clip 1.5 mm.
The largest tomatoes in our assortment are called beefsteak tomatoes. This tomato owes its name to the larger amount of flesh (instead of juice). This applies to most varieties in this group, with a few exceptions such as the so-called stuffing tomatoes.
Denominations:
Latin: Lycopersicon lycopersicum, or also L. esculentum
Dutch: Beefsteak Tomato
Also: Tomato 'Black'
English: Tomato, Beefsteaks Type
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- Flower colour: Small yellow flowers
- Origin: Russia
- Average growth height: More than 120 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Lycopersicon lycopersicum, or also L. esculentum
- Dutch: Beefsteak tomato
- Also known as: Tomato 'Black'
- English: Tomato, Beefsteaks Type
