Russian Black

Medium-small, indeterminate, black globe tomato that matures mid-season and is moderately productive. Flavor is excellent, sweet with moderate acidity and a meaty texture. Fruits are round to slightly oblong, retain significant green shoulder into maturity, measure 2-2.5 inches tall by 2-3 inches wide and weigh 3-6 ounces. In 2020 trials at HF fruits had a BRIX of 6.2, showed severe concentric cracking, some radial cracking and a high tendency to split. Plants have very dark green foliage and bear fruits in groups of 1-5 per cluster. Acquired by SSE from Jeff Nekola (WI NE J) who received the variety from Dennis Schlicht (IA SC D). Dennis obtained it from a friend in Oregon. SSE Accession # 125593