Black Beauty
10-15 seeds
£4.95
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Black Beauty Tomato (10-15 seeds)
The Black Beauty tomato is a superb heirloom variety and an annual must grow for me, originating from Brad Gates at Wild Boar Farms. A near black, meaty, very rich fleshed, indeterminate tomato with extreme anthocyanin (the same antioxidant as in blueberries and blackberries) colouring. This is the darkest tomato variety available and is likely a nutritional powerhouse as anthocyanin can be seen forming in the flesh for the tomato under the smooth black skin. The flavour profile can only be described as excellent being rich, smooth, well balanced and savoury with earthy undertones. Like all anthocyanin tomatoes, the more direct, unobscured light received, the darker the ripe product. Be sure to wait for true ripeness – when the shaded base of the tomato starts to blush coupled with a gentle squeeze test.
A fabulous variety to grow with amazing colour changes through greens, purples and blacks culminating in extreme deep purples.
As a bonus, the umami flavour tones are enhanced when cooked. Seed grown, processed and packed by myself in the UK.