Heirloom Seeds - Tomato (Black Russian)

It was the tomato that inspired Little Veggie Patch Co. to start their business, and in particular this old heirloom variety that produces a dark skinned, almost purple coloured, sweet fleshed tomato of the absolute highest quality.

When to Plant

Zone 1: October“December

Zone 2: August“December

Zone 3: August“January

Zone 4: April“July

Soil: Tomatoes are very nitrogen- hungry, so prepare the soil by integrating nitrogen-rich pea or broad bean plants into your soil as a green manure. Alternatively, mix compost and chook manure through your patch a fortnight prior to planting.

Soil pH Level: 5.5“7.5

Position: Choose a sunny, well-drained spot in your patch, preferably a place you havent grown tomatoes in the previous season.

How to Plant: Propagate in seed trays. Tomatoes are suitable larger pots, but prefer an in-ground veggie patch. Its recommended to pinch out the first side shoots to encourage plant growth.

Spacing 40“60 cm

Depth 0.5cm - 1cm

Companion Plants: Basil, Marigold

No.of seeds: 50

**Shipping - Not to Western Australia**