Black From Tula

Described as rich, smoky, and slightly salty, a full-bodied dark beefsteak among the best of the blacks. This is the recurring catalog and grower description, not a measured claim.

A Russian heirloom from the Tula region south of Moscow, one of the larger and better-known dark tomatoes.

• Indeterminate vine. It keeps growing and setting fruit right up to frost, so plan on a tall stake or cage and regular pruning through the season.
• Mid-season timing, ripening around 70 to 80 days from transplant.
• A moderate grow, no special tricks but worth steady attention.
• Prone to cracking and splitting after wet spells.
• One of our picks for the cold, short-season gardens of New England.

Sold out, or after a change? The closest alternatives, and how they differ.

Black Krimbut larger and from the Tula region of RussiaCherokee Purplebut darker and smokier

• Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
• Tomato Growers Supply Company

• Heirloom vs Hybrid Tomatoes
• Slicer vs Beefsteak Tomatoes

Is Black From Tula determinate or indeterminate?

Black From Tula is an indeterminate variety. Indeterminate vine. It keeps growing and setting fruit right up to frost, so plan on a tall stake or cage and regular pruning through the season.

How long does Black From Tula take to ripen?

Black From Tula ripens in about 80 days from transplant. Mid-season timing, ripening around 70 to 80 days from transplant.

Is Black From Tula an heirloom or a hybrid?

Black From Tula is an heirloom, an open-pollinated variety with a documented history, so seed saved from it comes back true to type.

What can I grow instead of Black From Tula?

A close swap is Black Krim, but larger and from the Tula region of Russia.