80 BLACK KRIM TOMATO Solanum Lycopersicum Indeterminate Heirloom Beefsteak Fruit Vegetable Seeds

Description:
Name: Black Krim Tomato
Other common names: Black Crimea Tomato, Noire de Crimée Tomato
Scientific name: Solanum Lycopersicum
Color: Deep maroon red to purple, nearly black
Plant seeds: Outdoors after frost or indoors weeks before the last frost
Plant height: 48 – 72 inches
Plant spacing: 24 – 36 inches
Harvest: 75 days
Light requirements: Sun
Soil and water preferences: Average
Quantity: 80 seeds
Additional information: Black Krim is an open-pollinated indeterminate tomato variety. The fruit features a beautiful range of colors from deep maroons to nearly black, especially under direct sunlight. These beefsteak-type tomatoes can grow up to 4 – 8 inches across and weigh between 10 – 16 oz, even reaching up to 1.5 pounds each. Known for their sweetness and juicy texture, Black Krim tomatoes have low acidity and a distinct flavor, making them a favorite among many gardeners. The plants are robust, yield well, and are very heat tolerant.

Health benefits: Tomatoes are rich in the antioxidant lycopene and contain significant amounts of vitamins A, B, and C, among other nutrients.

Usage: Tomatoes are versatile in culinary uses; they can be eaten fresh, added to salads, or used in dishes such as salsa, sandwiches, and more. They can be grilled, fried, baked, or stewed, and are essential for making sauces like ketchup or marinara for pizzas and pastas.

Storage and preservation: Tomatoes can be frozen, canned, or dried for long-term storage.

Growth habit: Tomato plants are categorized as either determinate or indeterminate. Indeterminate types, like the Black Krim, continue to grow and produce fruit throughout the growing season until frost.

Fun fact: There are more than 7,500 different tomato varieties available globally.