Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Plum Tomato, Serbian Tomato, Stupice Tomato
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red, Rose, Coral
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short twigs, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Abdominal pain, Dermatitis, Oral Allergy, Rhinitis, Urticaria
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Antirheumatic, Cardiac, Homeopathy, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, For making oil, Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Soldacki'
Common Name
Black Currant
Tomato
In Hindi
Black Currant
बीफस्टीक टमाटर
पौधा
In German
Black Currant
Beefsteaktomate
Pflanze
In French
groseille noire
tomate beefsteak
Plante
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Bistec de tomate
Planta
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
μπριζόλα Ντομάτα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
tomate Redondo Vermelho
Plantar
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
befsztyk pomidorowy
Roślina
In Latin
nigrum currants
Nullam beefsteak
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Currant and Beefsteak Tomato
Season and care of Black Currant and Beefsteak Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Beefsteak Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Beefsteak Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Beefsteak Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beefsteak Tomato is Neutral.
Black Currant and Beefsteak Tomato Physical Information
Black Currant and Beefsteak Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Beefsteak Tomato height is 182.88 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Beefsteak Tomato are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Beefsteak Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Beefsteak Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Currant and Beefsteak Tomato
Care of Black Currant and Beefsteak Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beefsteak Tomato pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short twigs and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beefsteak Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.