An Ode to Black Krim

snugglekitten · March 22, 2015

The muse hath inspired me....

funnels of juices transcribed from an ancient line
the Hyperboreals have dragged you to the pole
under the midnight sun produceth thou
a confluence of goodness and equanimity

Black Krim is still my eternally favorite heirloom.

I have sliced and diced this little feller into new hybrids and have never been able to reproduce its complex fruitiness, this artisanal relic of good breeding.

Black Krim is the inspiration for many tomato gardener and I am happy that it is here and may it live forever!

It is living proof that heirlooms should stand as guarded treasure because no amount of science can mess with the taste of this dusty old heirloom.

It is worth noting that around the Crimea is possibley where Circe sent Odysseus into the underworld and I would like to think that the apples of the Hesperides nowadays could be represented as black krims....

snugglekitten · March 22, 2015

doublepost, pls delete

efisakov · March 22, 2015

You may be interested to find out that there is a Potato Leaf version of Black Krim. BKX.

AKmark · March 22, 2015

I collected seeds from a PL Black Krim from last years plants, it was the first one ive seen. The fruit was great, very much the same taste and look as the RL version. I have a bunch of seeds, and already sprouted a couple dozen this year, they are all PL. I also crossed that plant to a PL Early girl, and are growing those out, they are very vigorous, and pretty early to set fruit too. Great variety.

peppero · March 23, 2015

It is a most tasty tomato.

jon

lumierefrere · June 18, 2015

Is the PL something spontaneous? Because I bought a 4 pack of Black Krim and one is PL. I'm not sure if someone made a mistake while starting the seeds or if it's the real thing. I'm probably 2 months away from seeing a ripe tomato so if someone has a clue, my mystery may be partially solved.

CamuMahubah · July 4, 2015

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Originally Posted by AKmark

I collected seeds from a PL Black Krim from last years plants, it was the first one ive seen. The fruit was great, very much the same taste and look as the RL version. I have a bunch of seeds, and already sprouted a couple dozen this year, they are all PL. I also crossed that plant to a PL Early girl, and are growing those out, they are very vigorous, and pretty early to set fruit too. Great variety.

I would love to grow that tomato.

stevenkh1 · July 4, 2015

I am growing it for the first time this year (non PL).

CamuMahubah · July 7, 2015

Ummm...why was Snugglekitten banned? Where is the land of the white eagle?

I too love the Black Krim!

It does so much better in the intense heat of Nebraskastan than the favored CP.

K I see why.

Black Krim is good tomato though. So strong in my garden. Funny how my neighbors ask for it but they still grow hybrids the next year.

March 22, 2015	#1
snugglekitten BANNED Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Land of the White Eagle Posts: 341	An Ode to Black Krim The muse hath inspired me.... funnels of juices transcribed from an ancient line the Hyperboreals have dragged you to the pole under the midnight sun produceth thou a confluence of goodness and equanimity Black Krim is still my eternally favorite heirloom. I have sliced and diced this little feller into new hybrids and have never been able to reproduce its complex fruitiness, this artisanal relic of good breeding. Black Krim is the inspiration for many tomato gardener and I am happy that it is here and may it live forever! It is living proof that heirlooms should stand as guarded treasure because no amount of science can mess with the taste of this dusty old heirloom. It is worth noting that around the Crimea is possibley where Circe sent Odysseus into the underworld and I would like to think that the apples of the Hesperides nowadays could be represented as black krims.... Last edited by snugglekitten; March 22, 2015 at 11:50 AM.

March 22, 2015	#2
snugglekitten BANNED Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Land of the White Eagle Posts: 341	doublepost, pls delete Last edited by snugglekitten; March 22, 2015 at 11:46 AM.

March 22, 2015	#3
efisakov Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NJ, zone 7 Posts: 3,162	You may be interested to find out that there is a Potato Leaf version of Black Krim. BKX. __________________ Ella God comes along and says, "I think I'm going to create THE tomato!”

July 7, 2015	#9
CamuMahubah Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Alliance Nebraska Posts: 169	Ummm...why was Snugglekitten banned? Where is the land of the white eagle? I too love the Black Krim! It does so much better in the intense heat of Nebraskastan than the favored CP. K I see why. Black Krim is good tomato though. So strong in my garden. Funny how my neighbors ask for it but they still grow hybrids the next year. Last edited by CamuMahubah; July 7, 2015 at 01:50 AM. Reason: I did some clicking and reading..

March 22, 2015	#4
AKmark Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wasilla Alaska Posts: 2,010	I collected seeds from a PL Black Krim from last years plants, it was the first one ive seen. The fruit was great, very much the same taste and look as the RL version. I have a bunch of seeds, and already sprouted a couple dozen this year, they are all PL. I also crossed that plant to a PL Early girl, and are growing those out, they are very vigorous, and pretty early to set fruit too. Great variety.

March 23, 2015	#5
peppero Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: selmer, tn Posts: 2,944	It is a most tasty tomato. jon

June 18, 2015	#6
lumierefrere Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Zone 4 NY Posts: 772	Is the PL something spontaneous? Because I bought a 4 pack of Black Krim and one is PL. I'm not sure if someone made a mistake while starting the seeds or if it's the real thing. I'm probably 2 months away from seeing a ripe tomato so if someone has a clue, my mystery may be partially solved.

July 4, 2015	#8
stevenkh1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 172	I am growing it for the first time this year (non PL).