For a tomato sandwich with real depth, start with a ripe Black Krim. Its juicy slices bring a rich, savoury flavour to bread, summer salads and simple tomato tarts.
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- 2026
Tomatoes for the kitchen
Black Krim tomato seeds
For a tomato sandwich with real depth, start with a ripe Black Krim. Its juicy slices bring a rich, savoury flavour to bread, summer salads and simple tomato tarts.
Packet
15+ seeds
Plant habit
Indeterminate vines
Fruit
Dark beefsteak
Kitchen pick
Sandwiches & salads
Why grow it?
Choose Black Krim for flavour and generous slices. Let the tomato lead: toasted bread, a little olive oil and fresh herbs are enough for a quick lunch.
At a glance
Variety
Open-pollinated heirloom
Colour
Mahogany-red; green shoulders may remain
Growing space
Sunny bed or large container with support
Harvest cue
Developed colour and gentle give
In the kitchen
- Sandwiches: Cut thick slices and pat lightly if the bread needs to stay crisp.
- Salad: Pair wedges with cucumber, onion and a simple dressing.
- Savoury tart: Drain sliced tomatoes briefly before arranging over pastry and cheese.
Growing notes
- Start indoors: Sow about 6–8 weeks before your planned transplant date. Provide warmth and bright light.
- Transplant: Harden plants off and wait until frost risk has passed and the soil has warmed.
- Care: Support the vines, water consistently at soil level and leave space for airflow.
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Tomato seeds CanadaCommon questions
Should it turn completely black?
No. Expect dark red-brown tones rather than uniform black. Check colour together with a slight softening; the shoulders can retain green.
Does it need a cage or stake?
Yes. Give this vining tomato sturdy support and room for airflow.
What does Black Krim taste like?
Rich and savoury, with a slightly salty impression for some tasters. The balance changes with ripeness and growing conditions.
Fruit size, colour and flavour vary with growing conditions and ripeness. Harvest timing depends on your climate and transplant date.
Cook your harvest
Use your harvest in these recipes. Check the variety notes and substitutions in each recipe.
Follow the growing notes in the description and on your seed packet. Sowing time, temperature and harvest stage depend on the variety.
See the description for this variety’s kitchen uses and the harvest stage that suits your recipe.
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