Black Krim / Schwarze Krim / Noire de Crimée

Approved Data

created by Ike at 07.06.2020

Seed packet

Features

Color

red

brown

green

Location

planting: greenhouse

planting: bed

planting: outdoor

Fruit shape

ribbed

Taste

aromatic

sweetish

Growth habit

growth habit: high

Resistances

robust

drought tolerant

Cultivation Break

4 Years

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

Also called 'Black of Crimea' or 'Noire de Crimée' is an old French variety believed to be originally from the Crimean Peninsula of Ukraine. Forms purple-reddish-brown colored, flat-round, ribbed flesh tomatoes with green shoulders. Fruits grow up to 350 g in weight. Thin skin and soft, sweet-juicy, very aromatic flesh. The taste is typical of so-called black tomatoes and is very aromatic, spicy and slightly smoky. Good for soups and sauces. Grows only about 1.5 m/1.6 yd tall. Robust and insensitive to dryness. Old and late variety that often takes more than 75 days to ripen after pollination.

Non hybrid

Growing tips

Germination: Ideally above 20°C/68°F, 10 - 14 days. Sowing depth: 0.2-0.5 cm/0.1-0.2 in. Requires a lot of water and nutrients, provide a climbing aid directly at planting. Best protected and covered, as not burst resistant. Regularly prune out and tie up.