{"id":27516,"date":"2025-08-24T06:08:41","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T06:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/localrootsuae.com\/?post_type=product&p=27516"},"modified":"2026-05-04T21:18:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T21:18:53","slug":"japanese-black-trifle-tomato-mig","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/localrootsuae.com\/ar\/product\/japanese-black-trifle-tomato-mig\/","title":{"rendered":"Japanese Black Trifle Tomato – MIg"},"content":{"rendered":"
Japanese Black Trifle (also known as Trifele Black<\/em>) is a striking Russian heirloom tomato known for its abundant, pear-shaped fruits (around 110\u2013170\u202fg) that ripen into a deep burgundy color with attractive green shoulders. These indeterminate vines feature potato\u2011leaf foliage and deliver rich, complex flavor with excellent resistance to cracking\u2014making them perfect for slicing, canning, roasting, or fresh use.<\/span><\/p>\n Start Indoors:<\/strong> Sow seeds early to mid\u2011August<\/strong> in warm, sheltered spots (soil temp of \u2265\u202f24\u202f\u00b0C<\/strong>) to ensure successful germination.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Transplant Outdoors:<\/strong> Move seedlings outdoors in early October<\/strong>, once night temperatures reliably stay above 15\u202f\u00b0C<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Direct Outdoors (optional):<\/strong> You may also direct-sow seeds outdoors in early October<\/strong> if the soil is warm and conditions are favorable.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n This planting window aligns with UAE\u2019s extended growing season and promotes strong development and extended harvest.<\/span><\/p>\n Days to First Harvest:<\/strong> Approximately 80\u201385 days from transplanting<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Sun & Soil:<\/strong> Choose a site with full sun (6\u20138 hours\/day)<\/strong> and loamy, well-draining, fertile soil<\/strong> enriched with compost.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Depth & Support:<\/strong> Plant seedlings deep (up to the first leaf), encouraging strong roots. Provide robust staking or caging, as vines can reach heights of 1.5\u20132\u202fm<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Spacing:<\/strong> Space plants 45\u201360\u202fcm apart<\/strong>, with 90\u202fcm between rows<\/strong> to ensure good air circulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Watering:<\/strong> Maintain consistent soil moisture (not waterlogged). Mulching helps retain moisture and reduce fruit cracking.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Fertilization:<\/strong> Begin with a balanced fertilizer at planting. Reduce nitrogen later, favoring phosphorus and potassium as fruits form.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Harvest:<\/strong> Harvest when fruits are fully colored and slightly soft to touch. Frequent harvesting encourages continued production throughout the season.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Description Japanese Black Trifle (also known as Trifele Black) is a striking Russian heirloom tomato known for its abundant, pear-shaped<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":27345,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[156,92,162],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-27516","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-migardener-heirloom-organic-seeds","7":"product_cat-seeds","8":"product_cat-vegtables-seeds","10":"first","11":"outofstock","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple"},"yoast_head":"\nWhen to Plant in the UAE<\/h4>\n
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