🍅🌿 BLACK Noire de Crimée Tomato – Solanum lycopersicum – Approx. 30–35 Seeds (0.1g)

Experience the bold, smoky-sweet flavor of the BLACK Noire de Crimée Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), a treasured heirloom variety from Crimea. This indeterminate tomato produces medium to large, dark mahogany fruits with a rich red interior and deep green shoulders. The juicy, meaty texture and complex flavor make it a top choice for salads, sandwiches, and fresh eating.

Usage:

• Fresh eating, slicing, gourmet salads

• Farmers markets and heirloom collections

• Tomato sauces with rich depth

• Organic and heirloom gardens

Sowing Time:

• Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Transplant outdoors after danger of frost is gone

Germination Time:

• 6–14 days

Sowing Depth:

• 0.5 cm (¼ inch)

Soil Requirements:

• Loose, fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost

• pH 6.0–6.8

Sunlight Requirements:

• Full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily)

Watering:

• Consistent moisture; avoid overhead watering to prevent disease

Plant Spacing:

• 45–60 cm (18–24 inches) apart

Growth Habit:

• Indeterminate (requires staking or caging)

Maturity:

• 75–85 days from transplanting

Fruit Size:

• Medium to large (up to 300g/10 oz)

Hardiness Zone:

• USDA Zones 3–11 (grown as annual)

Other Benefits:

• High-yielding heirloom variety

• Excellent flavor profile with rich umami

• Beautiful dark color adds contrast to dishes

• Open-pollinated and non-GMO

Latin Name: Solanum lycopersicum