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Also known as Schwarze Sarah. Sara Black is a very impressive variety with dark red flesh that is robust in flavor. It has sweet notes, complex undertones, and a hint of earthiness that makes the flavor so good, many consider it to be among the best-tasting tomatoes. Originally from Germany, it has blemish free fruits with smooth shoulders. Large fruits can grow up to 1 lb. with most averaging 8-12 oz.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Lycopersicon lycopersicum |
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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 | 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 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, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Open Pollinated (OP) | Yes |
Usage | Canning, Fresh, slicing |
Fruit Color | Black, Brown, Red |
Fruit Size | Large (over one pound) |
Seeds Per Pack | 25 |