🍅 TomatoVarieties

Japanese Black Trifele Tomato

Heirloom Black 🕐 80 days 🟡 Moderate

Flavor: rich, complex, earthy

🎯 Best For

Collectors and chefs who want a unique pear-shaped black heirloom with rich earthy flavor

About Japanese Black Trifele

Japanese Black Trifele (also known as Russian Black) produces striking pear-shaped fruits with deep mahogany-black skin and rich, complex flavor. Despite its name, this variety likely originated in Russia. The unique pear shape and dramatic color make it a garden showstopper with exceptional culinary quality.

Growing Tips

Indeterminate and vigorous. Stake well. The pear shape becomes more pronounced in optimal conditions. Full sun for best color.

Health & Nutrition

High LycopeneAntioxidant Rich

Best Uses

fresh eatinggourmet dishessaladsroasting

Cooking Uses

FreshSaladsRoasting

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.