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Tomato 'Frankstein Black'

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Family

Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)

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Species

lycopersicum (ly-koh-PER-see-kum)

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Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Sun Exposure

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

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Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Fruit Shape

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Fruit Size

Fruit Colors

Growing Habit

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds

Ferment seeds before storing

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Leaf Type

Standard

Flat/Oblate

Beefsteak

Foliage Color

Medium (under one pound)

Bloom Characteristics

Purple

Brown

Black

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Indeterminate

Regional

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Suze_

(Zone 7b) | December 2006 | neutral

Informational; I've not grown this variety.

12- 16 oz. purple-gray fruits with green shoulders. Some irregular shapes. A...Read More

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