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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Black Krim is an open-pollinated heirloom from the Crimean peninsula on the Black Sea. The beefsteak fruit, around 10 to 12 ounces, has iridescent purple skin with greenish-black shoulders, flesh of a reddish-brown tone, and a rich taste with a slightly salty edge. It sets fruit well in heat, though total yield is on the low side. Indeterminate vines need a sturdy stake or cage; prune suckers for airflow and water evenly to reduce cracking. Harvest when the shoulders have taken on their dusky color. About 80 days from transplant; late blight resistance has been noted but not confirmed.
Black Krim traits
- Indeterminate vine that needs sturdy support
- Beefsteak fruit of 10 to 12 ounces with purple skin and dark shoulders
- Rich, slightly salty flavor
- Sets fruit well in hot weather
- Rather low production
- Russian heirloom, about 80 days from transplant
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
- Sandwiches
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Krim this page | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basinga | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefmaster | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefsteak | 80–96 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Mama | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Black Krim FAQ
What kind of tomato is Black Krim?
Black Krim is an open-pollinated heirloom from the Crimean peninsula on the Black Sea. The beefsteak fruit, around 10 to 12 ounces, has iridescent purple skin with greenish-black shoulders, flesh of a reddish-brown tone, and a rich taste with a slightly salty edge.
How many days to maturity is Black Krim?
Black Krim is listed at 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Black Krim compare with other tomato varieties?
Black Krim: 80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Allerbest (80 days), Aunt Ruby's German Green (80–85 days), Basinga (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Black Krim good for?
Black Krim is grown for fresh slicing, salads, sandwiches.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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