tomato ID please (again I know...)

[Lavenderblue]

Here is a lovely, nearly ripe tomato that has just fallen off its plant.

I think it could be a brandywine but i am not sure as the rain has washed the writing off the label - any ideas?

[butter fingers]

black krim ? black russian,?

[rustylady]

Did you sow the seeds yourself? More than one variety? If you give us a list of the varieties you sowed we may be able to accurately ID.

[Lavenderblue]

Yes I sowed it, the choices are...

Armish Paste
Latah
Blaby
Brandywine
Black Talula
Galina (I know its defo not these because they are yellow and cherry sized)

Its got a sort of dent in the bottom and potato type leaves if that is any help

[RedThorn]

I thought the brandy wines were more pinkish.... could be wrong though as not an expert...

[smallblueplanet]

Do you mean 'black from tula', could be it?

Black Tomatoes

[Lavenderblue]

I've just checked the packet and it says black talua - mind, it came from a seed swap so it could be anything! It does look quite like the black from tula, but the red bits are more dark pinkish. i will try and get a better picture of it outside if that will help.

sizewise, its quite big - like half an eating apple.

[smallblueplanet]

I've just checked the packet and it says black talua...

Have you googled for such a tomato, cos I've not heard of it.

[Lavenderblue]

Well like i said, i got it at a seed swap, hand written packet, so whoever brought it to the meeting probably got it wrong The more I look, the more I think it is a Black from Tula which is quite exciting.

Thanks everyone for your help!

[Flummery]

Brandywine is red. Unless it's Pink Brandywine! I'd say it's a black, and if you've got 'talula' on the label I'd take folding money bets it's 'from tula' instead.

[Lavenderblue]

Well Flummery, the only Brandywine seeds I have are from you so unless they are pink brandywines, I think they are the from tulas. Taste pretty good what ever they are.

oh I have one brandywine plant that survived the bligt happily producing loads lovely tomatoes so thanks for that Flummery!

[Flummery]

Mine are in the greenhouse and they are producing MASSIVE fruits - some over 1lb each in weight. They make fantastic sauces.