Black Seaman Tomato Seeds

5 Seeds Per Pack

A Russian Heirloom tomato. Potato-leaf plants that yield an abundant set of 12-16 ounce beautiful tomatoes that are rich mahogany colored with olive green shoulders when mature. Inside of tomato is deep, reddish green and loaded  with excellent, full-bodied, complex, intense, creamy tomato flavors. This is an outstanding tomato for sandwiches and salads. Black Sea Man heirloom tomato does well growing in mid-sized containers. A great early black tomato.

PLANTING: Dig 2 to 4 inches (5-10 cm.) of manure or compost into the soil before planting. You can also apply a small amount of general-purpose fertilizer according to label recommendations. To grow a strong, sturdy plant, bury up to two-thirds of the stem. Be sure to install a trellis, stakes, or tomato cage, as Black Seaman tomato plants require support. Black Seaman tomato care is really no different than with any other type of tomato.

Provide growing tomatoes with 1 to 2 inches (2.5-5 cm.) of water each week. The goal is to maintain even soil moisture, helping to prevent blossom rot and cracked fruit. Water at the base of the plant if possible, using drip irrigation or a garden hose. A layer of mulch, such as shredded leaves or straw, will conserve moisture and help control growth of weeds. Side dress plants with a small amount of balanced fertilizer at four and eight weeks after transplanting. Don’t overfeed; too little is always better than too much.

75 Days to Maturity from transplant.