Black Krim Tomato

This heirloom variety is considered one of the best “black” tomatoes around. Heat-tolerant indeterminate plants produce large, 6-in. fruits that weigh 10-16 oz. each. Rich, slightly salty flavor makes them great for fresh eating. 80 DAYS.

Lycopersicon lycopersisum ‘Black Krim’
Height: 4 – 6 feet. Indeterminate
Spacing: 18 – 24 inches between plants, 3 – 5 feet between rows.
Depth:Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep. Plant outdoors after any chance of frost is past. When transplanting, set the plant deep, up to the first true leaves, by digging a deep hole trench. The stem will develop roots along it’s length.
Spread:3 – 4 feet.
Light Required:Full Sun
Pollinator:Self pollinating.
Yield: 100 lbs. per 100 foot row.
Color: Yellow
Size: 3 Plants
Fruit: Dark brown-red, shoulders are normally darker color and can be tinted green. Large, 6-inch fruit, 10 – 16 oz. typically, but can get over a pound. Heavy producer even in heat.
Days To Maturity: 80 Days
Zone: 3-9
Germination: 8 – 10 Days
Form: Vegetable, Fruit, Tomato, Heirloom Tomato
Soil Requirements: Rich, deep, well-drained soil. pH 5.5-6.8
Growth Rate: Will grow and produce fruit in one season.
Seed Count: Approximately 30 seeds per packet.
Pruning: Prune by cutting out suckers (auxiliary shoots between the stems and the leaves) to produce larger fruit. Fruit also ripens earlier since the sun can reach it more easily.
Foliage: Green foliage.