Ukrainian purple tomato

Ukrainian Purple is a striking indeterminate heirloom tomato with deep purple, almost black, elongated fruit typically about 3 to 4 inches long. It offers a rich, sweet flavor with a hint of tang, making it ideal for fresh eating, salads, and salsas, and it adds an exotic touch to any garden.

At a glance

• Type: heirloom, open-pollinated tomato
• Growth habit: indeterminate
• Non-GMO
• Fruit: deep purple-black, elongated, 3 to 4 inches
• Sun: full sun
• Flavor: rich, sweet, slightly tangy

Best for

• Fresh eating and slicing
• Salads
• Salsas
• Colorful, exotic garden displays
• Gourmet kitchens

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost and transplant into full sun, spacing 24 to 36 inches apart with staking or a cage. Water consistently and harvest once the fruit deepens to its dark purple-black color and softens slightly.

Flavor profile

Rich and sweet with a tangy edge and the deep, complex notes typical of dark tomatoes.

About MIgardener

MIgardener is a Michigan-based family company offering affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds to help home gardeners grow more for less.