Black Ethiopian Tomato is a rare heirloom from Ukraine and not from Ethiopia! The Black Ethiopian is an indeterminate, regular-leaf tomato plant variety that produces large yields of of beautiful mahogany plum shaped tomatoes weighing about 140 g each with a wonderful rich, fruity and tangy taste. The plants have been constantly producing throughout the season. Amateur Seeds grown and seed saved in Cork, Ireland, not certified for commercial use.
Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum
Plant Life Cycle: annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: 21-29°C
Germination time in days: 7-14 day
Indicative Days to maturity: 80-120 days
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil requirement: well draining and rich
Sowing and cultivation: Sow in pots from March, at a temperature between 16 and 20°C, under a well-lit shelter, 5 weeks before planting. Transplant the entire root ball in the ground, after the last frosts, at a minimum distance of 50 cm, burying the stem up to the first leaves. Water thoroughly when planting.
