📌 Quick Summary (TL;DR): Chernyi Oxheart Large
- 🌍 Origin: Sourced from the collection of American seed saver Dale Thurber. The name is a linguistic mix (“Chernyi” means “Black” in Russian). It likely circulated in the US as “Chernyi Oxheart Large” before being translated back into Russian by local growers as “Large Black Oxheart”.
- 🌿 Plant Habit: Indeterminate, vigorous, and tall, reaching about 1.8 m (6 ft). The plant is noted for having intensive growth and a dense, heavy canopy (well-leafed).
- 🍅 Fruit Characteristics: Large heart-shaped tomatoes with a dark burgundy-chocolate tint. The flesh is dense and very meaty.
- 👅 Flavor: Sweet, highly aromatic, and rich. Growers note it stands out among other dark varieties for its intense, full-bodied flavor.
- ⏳ Yield: Produces a high yield.
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A variety from Dale Thurber’s collection. The bush height is about 1.8 meters (6 ft). The plant is vigorous with intensive growth and heavy foliage. The fruits are large, black hearts, sweet, aromatic, meaty, and tasty. High yield.
Out of all the dark tomatoes with this burgundy-chocolate tint, it is the most delicious, bright, and rich in flavor! The seeds are from Dale, thanks to Angelina!
