Heirloom. A great tasting medium sized tomato. Early producer, with fruit colour that is medium dark. Prominent green stripes on a dark burgundy/brown skin. Once cut open the typical black tomato colous stands out. Flavour is typical of the black tomatoes, rich, deep and very little acid. Plants produce masses of trusses that ripen over a few weeks. Approx 25 seeds. Planting: Plant in Spring after last frost, or alternatively plant in a cold frame from August to get a head start and early fruit. can be planted until Dec for a late summer crop. Does well planted in a tomato frame or trained up some support. Enjoys rich soil with a high organic content.