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Russian name: Де Барао Чёрный (De Barao Chyornyi). First introduced in the Seed Savers 1997 Yearbook by Glenn Drowns, Iowa, the owner of Sand Hill Preservation Center. This high yielding variety produces beautiful 3-4 oz. egg-shaped, purplish-brown, dense tomatoes. Excellent for fresh eating in salads and canning. They tolerate transport and storage, and have an excellent flavor, being sweet and rich.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) |
| Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Growth Habit | Indeterminate |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
| Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds, Ferment seeds before storing |
| Open Pollinated (OP) | Yes |
| Usage | Canning, Fresh, salad |
| Fruit Color | Black, Brown |
| Fruit Size | Medium (under one pound) |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
