Tomato Black Russian
Solanum lycopersicum 'Black Russian'
Reaching about 1.5m, Tomato Black Russian is a pollinator-friendly kitchen garden crop flowering from June to September. Tender (needs winter protection). A reliable choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.
Sun
☀️ Full Sun
Water
💧💧 Moderate
Hardiness
🌡️ H2 (Tender)
Size
📏 1.5m tall × 45cm wide
Flowers
🌸 jun,jul,aug,sep
Wildlife
🐝 Pollinator-visited
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Plant Information
About this plant
Reaching about 1.5m, Tomato Black Russian is a pollinator-friendly kitchen garden crop flowering from June to September. Tender (needs winter protection). A reliable choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.
Latin Name
Solanum lycopersicum 'Black Russian'
Family
Hardiness Zone
H2
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
moderate
Flowering Season
jun,jul,aug,sep
Mature Height
1.5m
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