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Black Ethiopian

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About Black Ethiopian

‘Black Ethiopian’ is a rare, black-fruited tomato that originated in Ukraine. This variety was first listed in the SSE Yearbooks in 1996 by Conrad Leighton from White Bear Lake, Minnesota, USA. He received the seeds in 1995 from Ukraine.
‘Black Ethiopian’ is a favorite Ukrainian heirloom tomato that produces vigorous indeterminate, regular leaf plants with good yield copious amounts of small (2-5oz./50-150g), red-mahogany-bronze, plum-shaped fruit. Exceptional, rich, fruity, tangy taste. Midseason, about 70 to 80 days after transplant.

Culinary Use
Salad
Flavor Profile
Fruity / Sweet
Flesh Color
Black
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Shape
Plum/Pear/Piriform
Fruit Size
Small
Leaf Type
Regular
Maturity
Mid-season
Plant Type
Indeterminate
Species
Solanum lycopersicum
Variety
Heirloom / Open Pollinated

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