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Japanese Black Trifele Tomato

Japanese Black Trifele Tomato

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Japanese Black Trifele is an indeterminate heirloom tomato producing pear-shaped, mahogany-colored fruits with a rich, smoky-sweet flavor. Its dense, meaty flesh and low seed count make it a favorite for slicing and roasting.

At a glance

  • Type: Indeterminate heirloom tomato
  • Fruit shape: Pear-shaped (trifele)
  • Color: Mahogany / black
  • Size: Medium
  • Flesh: Dense, meaty, few seeds
  • Sun: Full sun
  • Non-GMO: Open-pollinated heirloom

Best for

  • Fresh slicing
  • Roasting
  • Salads and platters
  • Rich tomato sauces
  • Heirloom tomato collectors

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost and transplant into full sun after the danger of frost passes. As an indeterminate variety it grows tall and benefits from staking or caging, and steady pruning of suckers keeps plants productive all season.

Flavor profile

Rich and smoky-sweet with the deep, complex notes typical of dark heirloom tomatoes and a meaty, satisfying texture.

About MIgardener

MIgardener is a Michigan-based seed company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds for home gardeners.

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