Tomato 'Spudatula Black'

Keep in mind when planting that Spudatula Black is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Plant to the first set of true leaves to promote strong root growth.

As Spudatula Black is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.

In 2005 Darrel Jones shared some seeds with Bill Malin of Hillsboro, New Mexico, Bill Malin grew it out and offered as Spudatula Black in the SSE catalogue.

Discovered by Darrel Jones of Alabama, USA in 2002 from a packet of regular ‘Black From Tula’ seeds purchased from Chuck Wyatt of Heirloom Tomatoes Seed Co.

Spudatula, Black From Tula PL, Black From Tula Potato Leaf