Black Krim
The Black Krim (Solanum lycopersicum)[1] (also known as Black Crimea and Noire de Crimée) is an heirloom tomato originating from Crimea.[2] The plant is open-pollinated, indeterminate, bearing 8 ounce flattened globe fruits with a diameter around 8-12 centimeters. The unique color of the berry are dark reddish-purple to black in sunny conditions with green/brown shoulders.[3] The plant can grow up to 180 centimeters in height if it’s in a greenhouse and slightly less if outside.[4] The berry is described tasting as “Intense, with a sweetness that is balanced out by the acidity”
The Black Krim is named after the Isle of Krim[5] In 1990 it became the first "black" tomato to be commercially available in the United States and is popular on the west coast for its flavorful yet well balanced taste.[6]
References
- ^ "Phylogeny | Solanaceae Source". solanaceaesource.myspecies.info. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ Howard, Doreen (2013). Heirloom Flavor: Yesterday's Best-Tasting Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs for Today's Cook. Minneapolis: Cool Springs Press. p. 179. ISBN 9781591864899.
- ^ "Black Krim". Rutgers New Jersey Agriculture Experiment Station. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
- ^ Regina (2021-06-04). "Black Krim tomatoes: grow a black tomato variety". Plantura. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ "Black Krim Tomatoes". specialtyproduce.com. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ de Jauregu, Ruth (September 10, 2019). "How to Grow Black Krim Tomatoes". SFGate.
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