The 'Black and Brown Boar' is an indeterminate, mid-season tomato variety developed by Brad Gates of Wild Boar Farms, known for its rich flavor and unique coloring.
Key Characteristics
Appearance: The fruits are small to medium-sized (3-4 inches or 60-120 grams) and round to heart-shaped. The skin is reddish-brown with bright metallic green stripes (or brown, red, and green stripes), resembling a 'Black Zebra' tomato but slightly larger.
Flavor Profile: It offers a complex, rich, and "black-tomato-like" flavor, combining sweetness, earthiness, and sometimes a hint of smokiness. This depth of flavor makes it excellent for fresh eating, slicing in salads, and salsas.
Plant Type: It is an indeterminate variety, meaning the vigorous plant will continue to grow and produce fruit throughout the season until the first frost. It has regular leaves and requires staking due to its aggressive growth and high yield.
Origin: Brad Gates discovered this variety as a spontaneous mutation in a 'Green Zebra' patch around 2005 in California. It is an open-pollinated heirloom variety, ensuring seeds grow true to the parent plant.
