Black Krim Heirloom Tomato Seeds – Dark Beefsteak

Black Krim Tomatoes: Dark Color, Rich Flavor

Grow a distinctive heirloom tomato with deep reddish-purple to violet-brown fruit, green shoulders, and a rich, savory flavor often described as slightly salty. Also known as Black Crimea, Black Krim produces beefsteak-style tomatoes that bring bold color and flavor to summer salads and fresh slices.

Support the vigorous vines as they grow, then enjoy watching the fruit deepen in color before picking it ripe for your kitchen.

Variety at a Glance

• Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum.
• Variety: Black Krim, also called Black Crimea.
• Type: Heirloom beefsteak tomato, grown as an annual vegetable.
• Fruit: Approximately 6–12 ounces, with dark reddish-purple to brown coloring and green shoulders.
• Vines: Approximately 4–7 feet tall; provide a sturdy cage or stake.
• Maturity: Approximately 70–75 days from transplanting in warm growing conditions. Cool weather can delay ripening.

Choose Your Seed Quantity

• 1 packet of 10 seeds
• 30 seeds
• 300 seeds

Select your preferred seed quantity from the available options. This listing is for seeds, not live plants or harvested tomatoes.

Starting Your Seeds

1. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in moist seed-starting mix.
2. Keep the mix evenly moist in a warm location. A clear cover can help retain moisture until seedlings emerge.
3. Germination typically takes 7–10 days under suitable conditions. Remove the cover after emergence and provide bright light.
4. If watering from below, allow moisture to wick into the mix, then drain excess water rather than leaving seedlings standing in it.

Planting & Growing

• Choose a sunny, sheltered garden bed with compost-enriched soil.
• Space plants 24–36 inches apart and install sturdy stakes or tomato cages at planting.
• Plant seedlings deeply, removing lower leaves that would otherwise be buried and keeping the upper foliage above the soil.
• Secure growing stems with soft plant ties as needed.
• Water at soil level with a soaker hose or drip system. Maintain consistent moisture to help reduce fruit cracking.
• Mulch around the plants to conserve moisture, keeping mulch away from the stems.
• Feed with a fertilizer suitable for tomatoes, following its label directions, and monitor regularly for pests such as tomato hornworms.

Harvest & Enjoy

Harvest when fruits have developed their deep reddish-purple or brown color and feel ripe. The shoulders may remain green, so do not rely on uniform red coloring as your harvest guide. Slice for salads and other fresh dishes to enjoy Black Krim’s rich flavor.

Fruit size, color, yield, and harvest timing vary with growing conditions.