{"id":964,"date":"2026-08-26T13:23:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T13:23:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/?p=964"},"modified":"2026-08-26T13:23:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T13:23:38","slug":"fat-jack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/fat-jack\/","title":{"rendered":"Fat Jack (Tolstyi Jack) Tomato Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;964&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Fat Jack (Tolstyi Jack) Tomato Review&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate this<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h2>Quick Summary of Tolstyi Jack (Fat Jack)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83c\udf0d <strong>Origin:<\/strong> A well-known commercial Siberian variety originally introduced by &#8220;Sibsad&#8221; (Siberian Garden). The name translates to &#8220;Fat Jack&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf3f <strong>The &#8220;Red vs. Black&#8221; Mystery:<\/strong> This forum thread highlights a fascinating seed mix-up! While the original <em>Tolstyi Jack<\/em> is a short, red determinate, a rogue &#8220;Black&#8221; (brown\/purple) version began circulating among Russian growers. The black variant is taller, highly productive, and incredibly sweet, becoming a beloved heirloom in its own right.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf45 <strong>Fruit Characteristics (Original Red):<\/strong> Large, bright red, oblate (flattened) beefsteaks weighing 150-300g (5.3-10.5 oz). Firm, uniform, and crack-resistant.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udccf <strong>Plant Habit:<\/strong> The original red is a true determinate (bush), growing 60-70 cm (24-28 inches) tall. It requires little to no pruning. The accidental &#8220;Black&#8221; version grows taller, up to 1.2-1.4 meters (4-4.5 ft).<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udc45 <strong>Flavor:<\/strong> The original red has a classic, sweet, and robust tomato flavor (excellent for an early bush variety). The black variant is praised for being exceptionally sweet and rich.<\/li>\n<li>\u23f3 <strong>Maturity &amp; Cultivation:<\/strong> Early season. Performs exceptionally well in both open ground and greenhouses. Note: Can be slightly prone to Blossom End Rot (BER) in some conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"add-review-cta\" style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding: 15px; background: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #4CAF50; border-radius: 4px;\"><strong>\ud83c\udf45 Grown this variety?<\/strong> <a href=\"#wpdcom\">Click here to add your own photos and review below!<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">S<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Sweet (Svetlana) <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (8,792 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Belgorod Region, Russia (USDA Zone 5)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p><strong>Description from the seed packet:<\/strong><br \/>\nEarly, high-yielding variety for open ground and film tunnels, requires practically no pruning (suckering). The plant is determinate, compact, with large red oblate fruits weighing 200-300g (7-10.5 oz). The flesh is aromatic, sweet, and very firm. Perfect for fresh eating, processing, and canning. Yields up to 5-6 kg per square meter.<\/p>\n<p><em>Photos originally posted by Natsha (Natalia):<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"forum-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/23\/11618-100714140702.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/23\/thumb_11618-100714140702.jpeg\" alt=\"Original Tolstyi Jack on the vine\" width=\"160\" height=\"89\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/26\/16-210714152329.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/26\/thumb_16-210714152329.jpeg\" alt=\"Sliced red Fat Jack tomato\" width=\"160\" height=\"72\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">\u041b<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Lana (Svetlana) <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (1,417 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I really liked this variety. Mine was early; it ripened in June. Planted in the greenhouse in late April. The plant is quite short, about 60-70 cm (24-28&#8243;). The leaves are large, which is probably great for southern regions. I pruned it moderately, keeping about 4 stems. Fruits were around 200g (7 oz), red, and very tasty.<\/p>\n<div class=\"forum-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/89\/563-110915024444.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/89\/563-110915024444.jpeg\" alt=\"Fat Jack early red tomatoes\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/91\/563-240915113501.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/91\/563-240915113501.jpeg\" alt=\"Harvest of red Tolstyi Jack\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">\u0418<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">irunchik <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (1,025 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Yeah, I grew it too, but I never had a harvest quite like he did.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">\u041c<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">MADanilich (Andrey) <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (22,033 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd North of Tomsk, Russia (USDA Zone 3)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<blockquote><p><strong>irunchik wrote:<\/strong><br \/>\nYeah, I grew it too, but I never had a harvest quite like he did.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>It didn&#8217;t do well for me either. The stem didn&#8217;t look like a &#8220;Fat&#8221; Jack. Later it seemed to bounce back, but there was no big harvest. The plant was about 1 meter (3.3 ft) tall, the fruits were indeed bright red, but the yield&#8230; low for a determinate, and very low if compared to indeterminates. I removed it from my rotation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">\u0417<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Zolushka (Olya) <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Organizer (12,747 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Mytishchi &#8211; Pushkino, Moscow Region (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I planted Tolstyi Jack from two different sources, from Allochka (there was a note &#8220;black&#8221; in brackets) and from Tanik \u2014 both grew identical black (brown\/purple) tomatoes!<br \/>\nThey were about 1.2 m (4 ft) tall and very productive \ud83d\udc4d<br \/>\nI pruned them to 3-4 stems.<br \/>\nThe ones grown outdoors turned out just as good as the greenhouse ones! \ud83d\ude0e<\/p>\n<div class=\"forum-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/103\/13417-251215030101.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/103\/13417-251215030101.jpeg\" alt=\"The accidental Black variant of Tolstyi Jack\" width=\"567\" height=\"851\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/103\/13417-251215030446.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/103\/13417-251215030446.jpeg\" alt=\"Brown and green shoulders of the Black Fat Jack\" width=\"567\" height=\"378\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">\u0410<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Aglaya (Olga) <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (3,132 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I planted Tolstyi Jack this year. Seeds were from Lidia. I also ended up with the black-fruited variant.<\/p>\n<p>But it was very tasty and productive. I&#8217;ll try to plant it again next year. I liked it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">I<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Iwanna (Nadezhda) <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (757 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Vladimir, Russia (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>It was the sweetest and tastiest tomato of the season for me, exactly like in Olya&#8217;s photo \u2014 brown with green shoulders. Seeds from Redko.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">\u0418<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">irunchik <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (1,025 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>My Jack this year wasn&#8217;t ribbed, it was small and more orange than red.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">\u0410<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Aglaya (Olga) <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (3,132 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Unknown<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I really regret not planting it this year. Very tasty and productive. I have the &#8220;black one&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">S<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Svetikk <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (29,344 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Moscow Region (South), Stupinsky district (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I have the determinate one with red fruits, bush height up to 60cm (24&#8243;). I grew this variety again and loved it. I had two bushes in the greenhouse, didn&#8217;t prune them at all. Very good yield and fruit quality \u2014 all of them are uniform, firm, beautiful, and quite large for such a short plant, 150-200g (5-7 oz). Extremely good taste for an early determinate. They store fairly well for a while and transport easily.<\/p>\n<p>The original seeds were from Sibsad (Siberian Garden).<\/p>\n<div class=\"forum-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2019_08\/large.622452553_(.).JPG.e7d6d9937b1f3737b42040741f1e6ee0.JPG\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2019_08\/large.622452553_(.).JPG.e7d6d9937b1f3737b42040741f1e6ee0.JPG\" alt=\"Original red Tolstyi Jack on a scale\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2019_08\/large.1915136096_().JPG.df6c17463f37ec3b361bdf7a3d1a34d7.JPG\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2019_08\/large.1915136096_().JPG.df6c17463f37ec3b361bdf7a3d1a34d7.JPG\" alt=\"Cut red Fat Jack tomato\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2019_08\/DSCN9865.JPG.b08d91d5adfc6e8c8a50a314ded785a4.JPG\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2019_08\/DSCN9865.thumb.JPG.9daad6ed247f361746831d82befd74fd.JPG\" alt=\"Bowl of uniform red Tolstyi Jack tomatoes\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">N<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Ninakuz (Nina) <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Grower (899 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Yegoryevsky district, Moscow Region (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>My Tolstyi Jack from Zolushka grew to 1.4m (4.5 ft) in the greenhouse. I planted it at the feet of my indeterminates, thinking it would be short and early. It grew into a mid-early, black, tasty variety with large fruits. One bush I planted in a grow bag reached 1.2m (4 ft), the tomatoes were large but I had to pick them green outdoors. I liked the variety. Now I need to try growing it from Svetikk&#8217;s (red) seeds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">\u0425<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Khrizantema57 (Lyudmila) <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (13,409 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Mozhaysk direction, Russia (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I had the &#8220;Tolstyi Jack&#8221; (black variant) \u2014 seeds from V.V. Redko. I really liked it, grew it in the greenhouse, and by mid-August, they all ripened on the vine. The tomatoes were uniform, tasty, weighing 200-250g (7-9 oz). Next year I&#8217;ll try it in open ground.<\/p>\n<div class=\"forum-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2019_10\/IMG_4304.JPG.a8b64b1721b87531bc59683731424d87.JPG\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2019_10\/IMG_4304.thumb.JPG.4dae9950f50817dc409eb1d74fa219b8.JPG\" alt=\"Black Fat Jack tomato harvest\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">\u0425<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Khrizantema57 (Lyudmila) <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (13,409 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Mozhaysk direction, Russia (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>In 2020 I also grew the red &#8220;Tolstyi Jack&#8221; (seeds from Svetikk). Beautiful, oblate, uniform tomatoes. A good determinate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"forum-gallery\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2021_03\/IMG_20200912_140330.jpg.ff907be8c47b97b68dc782588ce65741.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/monthly_2021_03\/IMG_20200912_140330.thumb.jpg.f72fe655a4c7847166b0c3a667105676.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful oblate original red Tolstyi Jack\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">\u041e<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Oksana Evgenievna <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (5,146 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Aktobe, Kazakhstan (USDA Zone 4-5)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Grew one bush outdoors in 2020 \u2014 short determinate, very sturdy bush, productive. The tomatoes were just like Lyudmila&#8217;s and Svetikk&#8217;s: bright red, medium size. Firm fruits, classic tomato taste. The seeds were from a local breeder&#8217;s packet. I planned one bush again this year, the seedling is already growing. It&#8217;s quite early, one of the very first to ripen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">M<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Melisssa (Natalia) <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Beginner (87 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Dyndyryndiya, near Kalmius<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I have the red Tolstyi Jack. Early. Tasty, sweet. It truly has a good flavor for an early determinate. It is somewhat prone to Blossom End Rot (BER). The yield is probably average, definitely not low.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick Summary of Tolstyi Jack (Fat Jack) \ud83c\udf0d Origin: A well-known commercial Siberian variety originally introduced by &#8220;Sibsad&#8221; (Siberian Garden). The name translates to &#8220;Fat Jack&#8221;. \ud83c\udf3f The &#8220;Red vs. Black&#8221; Mystery: This forum thread highlights a fascinating seed mix-up! While the original Tolstyi Jack is a short, red determinate, a rogue &#8220;Black&#8221; (brown\/purple) version &#8230; <a title=\"Fat Jack (Tolstyi Jack) Tomato Review\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/fat-jack\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Fat Jack (Tolstyi Jack) Tomato Review\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":964,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[52,438,211],"tags":[88,74,48,72,30,82,49,15],"class_list":["post-964","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bush-and-dwarf","category-red-tomatoes","category-ribbed-tomatoes","tag-blossom-end-rot","tag-determinate-tomato","tag-early-season","tag-greenhouse-tomato","tag-heavy-yielder","tag-meaty-tomato","tag-open-ground","tag-sweet-flavor"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/964","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=964"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/964\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":965,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/964\/revisions\/965"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/964"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=964"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=964"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=964"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}