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Black and Brown Boar Tomato

Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum 'Black and Brown Boar'

Also Known As

  • Lycopersicon lycopersicum 'Black and Brown Boar'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 4'-8'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 1-12

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Black and Brown Boar Tomato plant details

Black and Brown Boar Tomato is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by black and red fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Black and Brown Boar Tomato

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: edible, indeterminate

GROWING CONDITIONS for Black and Brown Boar Tomato

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another fabulous Wild Boar Farms original! Tomato-man extraordinaire Brad Gates selected this super productive & very tasty black-striped tomato over ten years ago. Each fruit is 3-4”, with light ribbing & rich flavor. Parentage includes one of everyone’s favorite green tomatoes, ‘Green Zebra.’ Born & bred in the Suisun Valley, ‘Black & Brown Boar’ performs & produces even in our cool summer weather! Perfection. Indeterminate-65-75 days.

Gardening facts about Black and Brown Boar Tomato plant

How to Grow Black and Brown Boar Tomato

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • red
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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