Lavender Lake – Sirenevoe Ozero

• An heirloom with likely Bulgarian roots: Lavender Lake, also known as Sirenevoe Ozero (Сиреневое Озеро) or Lilac Lake, is an heirloom believed to originate from Bulgaria. Its exact history is not fully documented, but the variety is easily recognised by its dark colours and large, meaty fruits.
• Deep purple with green shoulders: The fruits generally weigh 200 to 400 grams and are round to flattened, with ribbed shoulders. Larger specimens may develop more curved shoulders and a less regular shape. The skin is deep reddish-purple to almost black, with dark green shoulders.
• Rich flavour with a lovely balance: The purple to dark red flesh is meaty and exceptionally juicy. Lavender Lake offers the rich, complex flavour appreciated in dark tomatoes, with sweetness and freshness in pleasing balance. Especially enjoyable fresh, in generous slices.
• Vigorous plants with dense foliage: The plants are indeterminate, with regular but dense foliage and vigorous development. They can reach around 1.8 metres in height. Strong support helps carry the large fruits throughout the long harvesting period.
• Generous yields even in cooler summers: Lavender Lake produces abundant, steady harvests from midseason onwards, potentially continuing until the first frost in favourable conditions. The variety is also appreciated for its suitability for shorter growing seasons and cooler summers.