125 Black Krim Tomato Seeds
Black Krim is an indeterminate slicing tomato known for dusky red-purple fruit with darker shoulders. Color and flavor intensity vary with temperature, sunlight, ripeness, and growing conditions.
Why Choose These Seeds
- Recognized Black Krim tomato variety
- Indeterminate vines produce over an extended season
- Dark, richly colored slicing fruit
- Suitable for beds, large containers, and trellised gardens
What’s in the Pack
Approximately 125 Black Krim tomato seeds. Fruit size, color, yield, and maturity timing vary by climate and care.
Growing Information
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Botanical name: Solanum lycopersicum ‘Black Krim’
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Life cycle: Warm-season annual
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Light: Full sun
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Start indoors: About 6–8 weeks before the last expected frost
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Transplant: After frost danger has passed and soil has warmed
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Support: Indeterminate vines need a strong stake, cage, or trellis
Planting Instructions
- Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep in moist seed-starting mix.
- Keep warm and provide strong light immediately after emergence.
- Pot up seedlings as needed and avoid prolonged waterlogging.
- Harden off for 7–10 days before transplanting outdoors.
- Plant deeply, add sturdy support, water consistently, and harvest fully colored fruit.
Important: Dark shoulders may be more pronounced under strong sun and warm conditions. The fruit is not literally black, and appearance varies through the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Black Krim determinate or indeterminate?
Black Krim is an indeterminate tomato, so vines continue growing and producing until frost or disease ends the season.
How large are Black Krim tomatoes?
Fruit is commonly medium to large, but size varies with climate, pruning, spacing, and plant health.
When should I start the seeds?
Start indoors about 6–8 weeks before your last expected frost, then transplant after the soil warms.
Why do fruit colors vary?
Temperature, sun exposure, ripeness, and plant stress all affect the depth of red, purple, brown, and green shoulder tones.
Where can I buy Black Krim tomato seeds for sale?
This Seed World listing provides approximately 125 Black Krim tomato seeds with detailed growing guidance.
