Black Krim Tomato adds rich flavor and striking color to the home garden. This non-GMO heirloom beefsteak produces flattened, slightly ribbed fruit with dusky maroon-purple skin and characteristic green shoulders. Tomatoes typically weigh approximately 8–12 ounces, with juicy, meaty flesh and a complex flavor often described as rich, smoky, and subtly salty. Slice a ripe tomato for a sandwich or combine wedges with white beans and basil for a satisfying garden salad. Its indeterminate vines need sturdy support and can keep growing and setting fruit when conditions permit. Each packet contains 100 seeds.

Germination Rate: 96%. Test Date: 6/26. TLM.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%

Why Choose Black Krim Tomatoes?

• Distinctive Color: Dusky maroon-purple fruit with green shoulders brings visual interest to sliced tomato plates and salads. Color varies with growing conditions.
• Rich Flavor: Juicy flesh offers a complex taste that shines in simple fresh dishes with a few complementary ingredients.
• Useful Beefsteak Size: Approximately 8–12-ounce fruit provides substantial slices without needing to harvest oversized tomatoes.
• Indeterminate Habit: Supported vines can provide an extended picking season when weather and plant health allow.
• Heirloom Variety: Grow an open-pollinated, non-GMO tomato. Maintaining true-to-type saved seed requires suitable isolation and selection.

Planting Tips for Success

• Start Indoors: Sow approximately 6–8 weeks before your planned outdoor transplanting date, about 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix. Keep evenly moist without waterlogging and provide bright light after emergence.
• Transplanting: Harden off seedlings gradually. Plant outdoors after frost danger has passed and soil and nights are warm.
• Sun and Soil: Choose full sun and fertile, well-drained soil amended with finished compost.
• Spacing: Allow approximately 24–36 inches between supported plants, with room between rows for ventilation and harvesting.
• Support: Install tall stakes, a sturdy trellis, or heavy-duty cages early. Tie stems loosely as vines grow and support fruit-bearing branches.
• Watering: Maintain consistent moisture at soil level. Mulch after soil warms to moderate moisture swings and reduce soil splash; uneven moisture can contribute to cracking.
• Fertilizing: Follow soil-test guidance and fertilizer label directions. Avoid excess nitrogen that favors leaves over fruit.
• Pruning and Care: Train vines to fit your support system and remove damaged foliage as needed without stripping away fruit-shading leaves. Monitor regularly for insects and disease.
• Harvesting: Pick when fruit develops its characteristic dusky color and yields slightly to gentle pressure. Green shoulders may remain on ripe fruit, so assess texture as well as color.

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Cooking Methods

• Fresh Slices: Serve thick slices on sandwiches or tomato plates to appreciate the fruit's flavor and color.
• Salads: Toss wedges with beans, herbs, or other harvested vegetables for a colorful side or light meal.
• Roasted: Roast wedges with olive oil and garlic to deepen flavor for pasta or toast.
• Sauces: Simmer chopped ripe tomatoes with onion and seasonings, reducing the liquid to your preferred consistency.
• Preserving: Use tested recipes for shelf-stable canning rather than adapting a fresh salad or ordinary sauce recipe.

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Nutritional Information

• Harvested Fruit: Nutritional information applies to edible harvested tomatoes, not the planting seeds in this packet. No Black Krim-specific nutrient values are supplied here.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Fruit color, size, flavor, plant height, maturity, and yield vary with growing conditions and care. No harvest outcome is guaranteed.
• Seed Storage: Keep unused seeds sealed in a cool, dry, dark place away from heat and moisture.
• Planting Zones: Grow tomatoes as warm-season annuals. Choose planting dates using local frost dates and soil temperatures.
• Edible Portion: Recipes use harvested tomato fruit, not foliage or the planting seeds in this packet.

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Black Krim Tomato and White Bean Salad

Use harvested ripe Black Krim tomatoes, not the planting seeds in this packet. Serves 4 as a side dish. Preparation: 15 minutes. No cooking required when using canned beans.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ripe Black Krim tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges
• 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Wash tomatoes and basil under running water and gently dry. Core tomatoes and cut into bite-size wedges.
2. Whisk olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
3. Add drained beans, tomato wedges, and onion. Toss gently to avoid crushing the tomatoes.
4. Fold in basil and let stand for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Serving and Storage

Serve with crusty bread or alongside your favorite main dish. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Enjoy within 1–2 days for best texture. This fresh salad is not intended for shelf-stable canning.