Black Krim Tomato is a vigorous veining annual with a heavy production of smokey flavor 8-16 oz fruits within 80 days. The reddish-brown skin has brown green shoulders that get darker in sunlight produce from summer into the fall. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils. Black Krim can be picked while still partially green and requires a cage or staking.
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Type: |
Annual |
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Height: |
4' - 5' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Keep moisture consistent to prevent cracking and stem canker. Watch for tomato hornworms, slugs, and pill bugs. Excess moisture and humid weather invites fungal diseases like blight. Stake early to avoid pests and disease, and transplant after risk of frost.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Kitchen Garden, Edible Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Basil, Bee Balm, Cucumber
IMAGE: Johnh, Black krim tomato cut open, CC BY-SA 3.0
