Black from Tula

Black from Tula Tomato is a legendary Ukrainian heirloom prized by seed savers and tomato enthusiasts for its exceptional smoky, complex flavour. This variety produces medium to large slicer tomatoes with deep chocolate-brown flesh and rich, savory depth that many consider among the best-tasting tomatoes available.

Plants are vigorous indeterminate vines that perform reliably across a wide range of growing conditions, producing steady harvests of richly flavoured fruits throughout the season.

Plant Details

Plant type: Indeterminate heirloom slicer tomato
Growth habit: Tall, vigorous vining plant with reliable production
Sun: Full sun (6-8+ hours)
Spacing: 60 cm (24")
Support: Staking or caging required
Container friendly: Yes, in large containers (minimum 5 gallon) with strong support

Fruit and Harvest

Black from Tula produces 225-340 g (8-12 oz) dark slicer tomatoes with deep chocolate-toned flesh and smoky, complex heirloom flavour.

Excellent for:

Fresh slicing
Sandwiches
Salads
Fresh sauces
Gourmet tomato dishes

Why Buy a Starter Plant?

Starting with an established plant provides:

Earlier harvests in northern climates
Strong early vine growth
Reduced risk compared to direct seeding

Grown With Care

Our starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, producing strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once outdoor temperatures are consistently warm.

Well suited for: heirloom tomato collectors, gourmet gardeners, market growers, and gardeners wanting a premium dark slicer tomato with outstanding flavour complexity.