Tsygan AKA Gypsy AKA Shugan. Russian commercial variety, introduced to North America by Andrey Baranovski, Minsk Belarus in the early 2000s under its translated name, Gypsy. Indeterminate, regular leaf plants produce large crops of 6-9 oz., oblate, juicy, purple/black fruits with some greenish shoulders. Very good, pronounced earthy, slightly acidic flavors. Delicious!

Culinary Use

Paste / Sauce / Canner / Salad

Flavor Profile

Acidic

Flesh Color

Black

Fruit Color

Purple

Fruit Shape

Oblate

Fruit Size

Medium / Small

Leaf Type

Regular

Maturity

Mid-season

Plant Type

Indeterminate