Purple Russian
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Purple Russian AKA Ukrainian Purple. A Russian heirloom tomato from Irma Henkel in the Ukraine. Indeterminate, regular leafed plant with wispy foliage, produces huge amounts of purple-red, 5-7 oz., 3-4″ long, oblong, (plum-shaped to egg-shaped) tomatoes with a blemish-free skin excellent sweet flavor. Purple Russian has been a staple for my market variety selection because it holds up well, and it’s wonderful flavor. Chefs enjoy this selection because of it’s color and delicious flavors. A perfect tomato for enjoying in salads, for making fabulous tomato sauce or salsa, or canning.
- Varieties
- Heirloom / Open Pollinated
- Fruit Colors
- Purple
- Flesh Colors
- Purple
- Fruit Shapes
- Elongated / Plum/Pear/Piriform
- Fruit Sizes
- Medium
- Fruit Weights
- 5-7 oz
- Culinary Uses
- Paste / Sauce / Canner / Salad
- Maturities
- Mid-season
- Plant Types
- Indeterminate
- Origins
- Russia
- Leaves
- Regular / Wispy
- Flavors
- Sweet