Quick Summary of Chernaya Ulybka (Black Smile)
- 🌍 Origin: A Russian heirloom variety originally distributed by a collector named Monakhova. The name translates beautifully to “Black Smile”.
- 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate (tall) variety. When grown in a greenhouse, it typically reaches about 1.8 meters (approx. 6 feet) in height.
- 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Oblate (flattened round) fruits with a rich, dark red-brown color. They are a great size for slicing, weighing up to 350 grams (about 12 oz).
- 👅 Flavor & Culinary Use: Very sweet and exceptionally tasty. Growers highlight that it makes the most delicious, rich tomato juice. Despite its size, it also performs remarkably well in canning and pickling.
- ⏳ Maturity: Mid-late season.
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Description of the variety by Lana from the Caucasus:
“Indeterminate, mid-late season. In the greenhouse, it grows up to 1.80 m (approx. 6 ft). The fruits are oblate in shape, dark red-brown in color, very tasty, and sweet. The absolute most delicious juice comes from black tomatoes, and they are also great for pickling/canning.”
Description of the variety by Danko (Elena):
“A variety from Monakhova, indeterminate, black-fruited variety, weight up to approximately 350 g (12 oz). A truly delicious tomato!”
Here are photos of Black Smile grown by Lidia:
