Black Plum Tomato
Flavor: rich, smoky, complex
🎯 Best For
Gourmet cooks who want a dark smoky Russian plum tomato excellent fresh or roasted
About Black Plum
Black Plum is a Russian heirloom that produces elongated purple-black plum tomatoes with a rich, complex flavor combining sweetness and smokiness. The fruits are excellent fresh but also superb when roasted or dried. The striking color makes them stand out at any market.
Growing Tips
Productive and relatively disease tolerant for an heirloom. Full sun enhances color development. Stake as plants grow vigorously.
Health & Nutrition
High LycopeneAntioxidant Rich
Best Uses
fresh eatingroastingdryingsaladssauce
Cooking Uses
FreshRoastingDryingSaladsSauce
Disease Resistance
None listed
Key: V=Verticillium, F=Fusarium, N=Nematode, T/TMV=Tobacco Mosaic Virus, A=Alternaria, LB=Late Blight
Climate Zones
Zone 5Zone 6Zone 7Zone 8Zone 9
USDA Hardiness Zones where this variety typically thrives.