Tomato Black Prince

Black Prince (Chyorny Prints) is a legendary indeterminate tomato from Siberian breeding – and one of the finest dark heirloom varieties you can grow in a temperate climate. What makes Black Prince special? The medium to large fruits (150–300 g) ripen to a deep reddish-brown with dark shoulders. The flavour is unmistakable: sweet, juicy and slightly smoky – far more complex than standard red varieties. Thanks to the thin skin, it is a perfect salad and snacking tomato straight off the vine. Because of its Siberian heritage, this variety is exceptionally cold-tolerant and sets fruit reliably even in cool, unsettled summers – a real advantage for outdoor growing in Central Europe. With good care, a single plant yields 12–18 kg of fruit per season. The dark colour is no accident: it signals an unusually high content of lycopene and anthocyanins, two of the most powerful natural antioxidants. Who is this variety for? Anyone looking for a robust, high-yielding tomato with gourmet flavour – in the greenhouse or the open field. Beginners get along with Black Prince just fine. Ideal for fresh eating, caprese, sauces and preserving. Open-pollinated: you can save your own seed every year.