Japanese Black Trifele Tomato
Best heirloom variety for home gardeners seeking unique, flavorful summer harvests.
Discover the Japanese Black Trifele Tomato, an organic and heirloom variety from Pinetree Garden Seeds. This highly productive Russian heirloom is celebrated for its exceptional flavor, boasting a dense, smooth texture with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy notes. The plant yields distinctive brick-red, pear-shaped fruit, weighing 4 to 6 ounces. Ideal for home gardeners seeking unique, flavorful tomatoes, it thrives with fertile soil, consistent moisture, and deep planting for robust root development. Enjoy a reliable workhorse for your summer harvest.
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Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
/ Solanum lycopersicum
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking complex, gourmet flavor profiles
- Gardeners wanting visually striking, meaty produce for canning
- Growers needing reliable, high-yielding heirloom varieties
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in regions with short, cool growing seasons
- Beginners lacking space or materials for heavy-duty staking
- Farmers needing varieties with long-term storage capabilities
Performance breakdown
Flavor Profile
Complex sweet and tangy notes define this standout heirloom variety.
Yield Consistency
A reliable workhorse that produces heavy harvests throughout the summer.
Germination Reliability
Standard seven to fourteen day window ensures predictable garden starts.
Culinary Versatility
Dense, smooth texture makes these ideal for slicing or fresh eating.
Growth Manageability
Indeterminate habit requires consistent staking and pruning for optimal health.
Heirloom Authenticity
True-to-type Russian genetics offer gardeners an authentic, organic growing experience.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Days to Maturity
70-80 days
Seed Count
20 seeds
Germination Time
7-14 days
Optimum Germination Temperature
70-85ºF
Seed Sowing Depth
0.635 cm
Plant Spacing
61 cm
Organic
true
Features
- Highly productive Russian heirloom variety
- Exceptional sweet and tangy flavor balance
- Dense, smooth fruit texture
- Distinctive brick-red, pear-shaped fruit
- Organic and heirloom designation
- Reliable producer for summer harvests
- Indeterminate growth habit
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Japanese Black Trifele Tomato seeds, noting high germination rates and robust plant growth. The standout feature is the flavor profile, described as rich, smoky, and complex, making it a garden favorite. Gardeners appreciate the reliable performance, yielding beautiful, pear shaped fruit even in challenging conditions. This variety delivers a gourmet experience that justifies the investment.
Know before you buy
Indeterminate means the plant will continue to grow, flower, and produce fruit throughout the entire growing season until the first frost. You will need to provide a sturdy stake or cage to support its ongoing vertical growth.
You can expect to harvest your first tomatoes approximately 70 to 80 days after transplanting your seedlings into the garden.
Yes, these are organic, heirloom seeds. They have not been treated with synthetic chemicals or genetically modified, making them an excellent choice for organic home gardens.
These tomatoes thrive in full sun and require fertile, well-draining soil. To ensure a robust harvest, maintain consistent moisture levels and plant the seedlings deep to encourage strong root development.
The fruit is distinctively pear-shaped and typically weighs between 4 and 6 ounces. They feature a unique brick-red color and a dense, smooth texture.
For the best results, keep your seed starting environment between 70 and 85ºF. Under these conditions, you should see germination within 7 to 14 days.
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