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Tomato · Heirloom
Black Krim Tomatoes
Indeterminate · Solanaceae
Crimean-origin heirloom. Dark red with dark green/brown shoulders. Salty, complex flavor. Better heat tolerance and crack resistance than most heirlooms.
At a Glance
Days to Maturity
75–80 days
Sun
8+ hours
full sun
Spacing
30–42 "
Seed Start
6–8 weeks
before transplant
Container
Not Ideal
15+ gallon pot
Height
5–7 ft
Zone Planting Guide
Growing Guide
Germination
Germination Time
6–14 days
Optimal Temp
80°F
Seed Depth
0.25"
Transplanting
Min Soil Temp
60°F
Harden Off
10 days
Watering
Weekly Water
1.5–2 "
Needs
Consistent
Method
Drip
Soil
pH Range
6.2–6.8
Support
Stake
Resilience
Heat: Moderate
Cold: Low
Drought: Low
Common Problems
blossom-end-rot
Cause: 8-12 oz fruit
Prevention: Consistent watering, gypsum
early-blight
Cause: Fungal
Prevention: Fungicide program
Nutrition
Feeding Intensity
Heavy feeder
Calcium
Critical — supplement recommended
Recommended Recipes
Root drench, Silica foliar, Worm castings topdress, Compost tea, Copper fungicide
Harvest
Fully colored. Slight give when squeezed.
Expected Yield
8–15 lbs/plant
Storage
3 days — Room temp.
Companion Planting
Good Companions
Genovese basil
Repels aphids
French marigold
Repels nematodes
Avoid Planting Near
Herb fennel
Allelopathic
Sources
seed_catalog
Baker Creek; Victory Seeds
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