Solanacées • Solanum lycopersicum

Standard Black Krim Tomato - Organic

"An heirloom tomato with a dark skin and a deep flavor, perfect for sunny summers."

$4.49

Number of seeds

Originating from the Crimean region on the Black Sea coast, the Black Crimean tomato has become known for the unique color of its fruit and its rich flavor. In a thriving garden, its large tomatoes with green shoulders and purple flesh seem to ripen slowly in harmony with the sun, as if they were preserving the memory of the warmth of maritime summers.

In the vegetable garden, this is a standard , indeterminate tomato variety: it continues to grow tall and produce throughout the season if supported by sturdy stakes. Its fleshy and often abundant fruits turn a deep, almost chocolate-brown hue when fully ripe. In a nurturing environment that respects the natural rhythms of the seasons, the Black Krim naturally finds its place among heirloom varieties, offering a welcoming presence and delicious harvests to those who know how to observe and care for it.

  • Growing climate: Warm season
  • Sowing difficulty level: Medium
  • Care required: Regular
  • Growth: Summer growth

Note: Sensitive to cold and frost like all tomatoes; requires warmth, full sun and careful staking to thrive.

The Black Krim tomato is best enjoyed raw, where its juicy flesh and rich flavor are showcased. It's ideal sliced ​​thickly in salads, sandwiches, or mixed tomato platters, where its dark color contrasts with other varieties. Its mild, slightly smoky flavor also makes it a good choice for tomato carpaccio and simple preparations with olive oil and basil.

It can also be cooked in sauces or stews, but its tender texture and distinctive color are particularly prized in fresh preparations. Ripe fruit will keep for a few days at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.

Standard Black Krim Tomato - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor seeding

Germination time

7-10 days

Germination temperature

26° to 30° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sowing at a depth of 5 mm

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 80 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

45 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant very demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

Average plant height

200 cm

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