Black Krim
Heirloom tomato · Solanum lycopersicum
- Breeding
- Heirloom
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Days to maturity
- 75-80 days
- Fruit
- purple-black, beefsteak
- Weight
- 8-16 oz
- Bred by
- -
Origin & history
A Russian heirloom from the Crimean peninsula near the Black Sea, among the first of the 'black' tomatoes to reach American gardens. Deep mahogany shoulders and a bold, salty-rich flavor.
Measurements
| Measurement | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Days to maturity | 75-80 days | Consensus range across the cited sources, which include both independent references and commercial catalogs. |
| Fruit weight | 8-16 oz | Typical range for the cultivar, as a consensus across the cited sources. Not a measured mean from any single crop: fruit weight varies with season, spacing and where on the plant the fruit set. |
Traits
Disease resistance
No documented disease resistance, typical of heirlooms and older open-pollinated varieties. See tomato diseases for the cultural playbook that fills the gap.
Related varieties
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Black Prince
70-80 days · Indeterminate
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Sources & References
Evidence: 3 sources, including 1 independent reference.
- Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds catalog · Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co., Seed Catalog
- Tomato Growers Supply catalog · Tomato Growers Supply Company, Seed Catalog
- Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners · Cornell University Cooperative Extension, University or Government