Delicious Russian Heirloom tomato that makes for a great slicer or for cooking. Unique deep purple color with a rich sweet flavor. The Black from Tula is widely known as one of the best flavored dark tomatoes and when mature, this variety grows up to 14 ounces with a flattened globe shape. This variety is grown for slicing with its low acidity and sweetness and slightly smoky flavor. .Although this heirloom originated in the Ukraine, it is named after a Russian city for unknown reasons.