TOMATO: BLACK FROM TULA
(SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM)

PLANT SIZE: VINE
FRUIT SIZE: BEEFSTEAK
COLOUR: BLACK
CULINARY APPLICATIONS: FRESH

Russian heirloom.
Sets fruit even in very hot weather.
Not a good keeper.
1.8m tall.
Smoky, salty with great taste.
Versatile in the kitchen.
Black tomatoes have Anthocyanins which are good for brain health.

WHEN TO PLANT
Cool Climate: AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV, (INSIDE) Plant out after risk of frost when soil temperature reaches 16ºC+.
Temperate: SEP-DEC Transplant or direct sow outside only when soil temperatures reach 16ºC+.
Sub – Tropical: (FROST FREE ZONES) MAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP,
(Can be grown year-round but risk of disease increases when sown in hotter months.)
Tropical: Late April to the beginning of July.

SOIL PREFERENCES
PH 5.8-7
Well-drained rich soil.

GROWING TIPS
Raise in seedling tray, sow 6mm deep and keep moist.
Remove bottom leaves when planting and plant deeply to promote strong growth.
Plant 50cm apart.
Pinch out laterals leaving 1-2 leaders.
Grow on a support.

DAYS TO HARVEST
80 Days

APPROX 20 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN
GROWN ORGANICALLY