Black Krim Tomato, Heirloom Seeds

Black Krim Tomato, Heirloom Seeds — The Russian Black Beefsteak With Rich, Smoky, Complex Flavor

Black Krim (Lycopersicon lycopersicum) is one of the most celebrated dark heirloom tomatoes in the world — originating from the Crimean Peninsula on the Black Sea. Large, flattened beefsteak fruits with dark red-brown to almost black skin and deep, smoky, complex flavor that is unlike any other tomato. Rich, slightly salty, and intensely satisfying — a favorite of heirloom tomato enthusiasts everywhere. Indeterminate. 80–90 days.

Why Grow Black Krim?

• Rich, smoky, complex flavor — unlike any other tomato, a true heirloom experience
• Dark red-brown to almost black skin — stunning and distinctive
• Large flattened beefsteak — impressive size and presence
• Crimean Peninsula heritage — one of the great Russian heirlooms
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed, spacing plants 24–36 inches apart in full sun. Stake or cage. Water consistently. Harvest when skin turns dark and fruit gives slightly to pressure. 80–90 days from transplant.

Days to maturity: 80–90 days
Plant type: Indeterminate
Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual
Sun: Full sun
USDA Zones: 3–12