Black Krim Tomato Seeds – Heirloom Non-GMO Dark Slicing Tomato

Black Krim Tomato Seeds

Bring rich color and flavor to your vegetable garden with Black Krim, an heirloom, Non-GMO, open-pollinated slicing tomato. Originally associated with the Crimean Peninsula near the Black Sea, Black Krim produces distinctive beefsteak-style fruits in shades of deep burgundy and purple-red, often with green-black shoulders.

The fruits are juicy with a rich, savory flavor balanced by mild sweetness and tangy acidity. Black Krim is an indeterminate tomato that can produce continuously throughout the warm growing season when properly supported and cared for.

Product Highlights

• Heirloom, Non-GMO, open-pollinated variety
• Dark burgundy and purple-red beefsteak-style tomatoes
• Rich, savory flavor with mild sweetness and acidity
• Indeterminate vines for continued seasonal harvests
• Approximately 75 days to maturity from transplant
• Suitable for garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses

Plant Profile

• Common Name: Black Krim Tomato
• Other Name: Black Crimea
• Botanical Name: Solanum lycopersicum
• Plant Family: Solanaceae
• Variety: Black Krim
• Type: Slicing / Beefsteak Tomato
• Seed Traits: Heirloom, Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated
• Life Cycle: Annual Crop
• Growth Habit: Indeterminate / Vining
• Plant Height: Approximately 36-96 inches
• Plant Spacing: 24-36 inches
• Row Spacing: Approximately 36 inches
• Fruit Color: Burgundy, Purple-Red, Green-Black Shoulders
• Flavor: Rich, Savory, Mildly Sweet and Tangy
• Light: Full Sun
• Soil: Fertile, Well-Drained Loam
• Soil pH: Approximately 6.2-6.8
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 75 Days from Transplant

Growing Black Krim Tomatoes

Start seeds indoors approximately 6-8 weeks before the expected last spring frost. Sow about 1/4 inch deep in well-draining seed-starting mix and maintain even moisture.

Under favorable conditions, germination commonly takes 7-10 days. After emergence, provide strong overhead light and enough airflow to encourage sturdy seedlings.

Harden seedlings off gradually before transplanting into warm outdoor soil after frost danger has passed.

Indeterminate Growth and Support

Black Krim is an indeterminate variety and needs sturdy support. Install tomato cages, stakes, or a trellis early and secure growing vines as needed.

Mature plants may reach approximately 36-96 inches depending on the growing season and conditions.

Sunlight, Soil and Water

Grow in full sun, preferably receiving at least 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Choose fertile, loose, well-drained soil with a preferred pH around 6.2-6.8. Maintain consistent moisture, especially during flowering and fruit development.

Use balanced fertility based on soil needs. Excessive nitrogen may result in vigorous foliage growth with reduced fruit production.

Harvest and Enjoy

Black Krim generally begins producing ripe fruit around 75 days after transplanting under suitable conditions.

Harvest when fruits show their distinctive deep burgundy and purple-red color. Greenish shoulders may remain visible on ripe fruit.

Enjoy Black Krim tomatoes fresh, sliced on sandwiches, in salads, fresh salsa, or as a juicy addition to summer meals.

What to Expect

Fruit color and size may vary with temperature, sunlight, ripeness, plant nutrition, and environmental conditions.

Because Black Krim is indeterminate, harvests can continue throughout the warm growing season until plant growth is limited by cold weather or other conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Black Krim take to mature?

The product guide lists approximately 75 days from transplant, not from the day seeds are sown.

Are Black Krim tomatoes determinate or indeterminate?

Black Krim is indeterminate, producing vigorous vines that need support and can continue fruiting throughout the season.

What color are ripe Black Krim tomatoes?

Ripe fruits typically develop deep burgundy and purple-red coloring, often retaining greenish or dark shoulders.

Are Black Krim tomatoes good for slicing?

Yes. This heirloom variety produces juicy beefsteak-style fruits suitable for sandwiches, burgers, salads, and fresh eating.

Can Black Krim grow in containers?

Yes, but the plant requires a large, stable container, good drainage, sufficient growing space, and sturdy support for its indeterminate vines.