Mavritanskite, Heirloom Tomato Seeds

Mavritanskite, Heirloom Tomato Seeds — The Latvian “Mauritanian” With a Smoky, Complex Soul

Mavritanskite — meaning “Mauritanian” in Russian — is a Latvian heirloom beefsteak that earns its place in the “black” tomato category through sheer visual drama. Large, flattened fruits with deep ribbing and rounded shoulders arrive in a striking mix of dark orange-red, rust, and hints of purple, with greenish-brown shoulders that shift and deepen in full sun. Slice one open and you’ll find dark red, fleshy, multi-lobed interior with a rich, smoky flavor that sets it apart from every other tomato in the garden.

Fleshy, juicy, and deeply complex, Mavritanskite is the tomato for gardeners who want something genuinely different — a variety that rewards curiosity with extraordinary flavor.

Why Grow Mavritanskite?

• Latvian heirloom with rare provenance — a genuine find for collectors and adventurous growers
• Striking dark coloring — orange-red, rust, and purple with greenish-brown shoulders
• 6–14 oz flattened beefsteak fruits — fleshy, juicy, and multi-lobed
• Rich, smoky flavor — complex and deeply satisfying
• Indeterminate — continuous production through the season
• Open-pollinated — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in fertile, well-draining soil. Transplant outdoors after all frost danger has passed, spacing plants 24–36 inches apart in full sun. Stake or cage vines. Full sun yields the darkest, most dramatic coloring. Water consistently.

Days to maturity: 75–80 days
Packet size: ~25+ seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Indeterminate
Fruit size: 6–14 oz
Spacing: 24–36 inches
Origin: Latvia / USA-grown seeds
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 4–8