Siniy

• A dark heirloom with an intriguing history: Siniy is an old tomato variety from the former Soviet Union, probably originating in Estonia. Its name means “blue”. It is sometimes linked to a variety called Blue Fruit, although it has not been confirmed that the two are identical.
• Almost black beefsteak tomatoes: The fruits generally weigh 150 to 350 grams and are round to flattened, with broad shoulders and subtle ribbing. As they ripen, their colour deepens to dark reddish-purple or nearly black, while greenish tones remain visible on the shoulders. Larger fruits may develop a slightly irregular shape.
• Juicy with a rich, spicy flavour: The meaty, exceptionally juicy flesh offers a rich, complex flavour with a pleasantly spicy note and good balance. A characterful dark tomato that is especially enjoyable fresh, cut into generous slices.
• Compact and well branched: Siniy develops vigorous but fairly compact, bushy plants with dense foliage. Its growth is described as semi-determinate; the additional variety information lists potato-leaf foliage and a height of around 1 metre. Suitable support is recommended, although exceptionally tall stakes may not be needed.
• Early, generous harvests: The plants begin cropping relatively early and can continue producing for an extended period, potentially until the first frost under favourable conditions. Siniy is also well suited to short growing seasons and cooler summers, making it interesting for temperate regions.