Black Beauty Tomato (Heirloom Variety)
The Black Beauty is a world-renowned open-pollinated heirloom variety, recognized as the darkest tomato currently in cultivation. It is a high-performance Indeterminate variety bred for maximum anthocyanin expression and superior nutritional density. Unlike dwarf hybrids, this variety exhibits vigorous vegetative growth and requires a structured support system.
Fruit Characteristics:
Pigmentation: Deep coal-black epidermis due to extreme concentrations of Anthocyanins. The flesh remains a vibrant deep red, creating a striking visual contrast.
Morphology: Medium to large Beefsteak type fruits with a meaty, dense internal structure and minimal seed cavities.
Flavor Profile: Exceptionally rich and earthy with a well-rounded acidity. The flavor profile intensifies and mellows as the fruit reaches full physiological maturity.
Agronomic Specifications:
Growth Habit: Indeterminate (Vining). Requires vertical trellising or heavy-duty caging to manage its robust growth and fruit weight.
Maturity: Mid-to-late season variety, typically maturing within 80–85 days post-transplantation.
Environmental Requirements: Requires full solar exposure. The dark pigmentation is a direct physiological response to UV radiation; shaded fruits will remain bi-color (red/black).
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