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Crimean Black - Tomato
Ref : P7311
- Solanum lycopersicum
Bag of 35 seeds
The Crimean Black tomato is a vigorous variety with an abundance of round, dense, red-brown flesh that darkens in the sun. It has a very mild, acid-free taste.
The variety is not very sensitive to drought.
Characteristics of the Black Crimean tomato
The Crimean black tomato, Solanum lycopersicum, is an ancient mid-season variety from the Black Sea region of Crimea. This very drought-resistant vegetable has an indeterminate growth habit. Its fruits are round, reddish-brown and low in seeds, weighing from 150 to 500 g. Their dense, low-acid, slightly sweet flesh is delicious in summer salads.
How to grow the Black Crimean tomato?
Black Crimean tomatoes can be sown from the end of February under glass until April, in pots or trays, under a very bright shelter and at a temperature of between 16 and 20°C.
- Bury seeds 5-7 mm deep in potting soil;
- Water the seedlings, but do not over-water;
- Grow tomatoes indoors under a light source or in a nursery;
- Transplant into pots when the tomato reaches the stage of 2 to 4 true leaves. Bury the stem up to the two cotyledons to encourage root development and keep the plants protected from the cold;
- For 4 to 7 days before planting, take the tomato plants outside during the day to acclimatize them to outdoor conditions;
- As soon as the tomatoes are strong, transplant the whole clod into the vegetable garden, in full sun, after the last frosts. Greenhouse plants can be transplanted when indoor temperatures no longer fall below 10°C;
- Keep a minimum distance of 50 cm between plants, burying the stem up to the first leaves;
- Water tomatoes abundantly when planting in the vegetable garden.
How to care for a tomato plant?
Although vigorous, this variety can be affected by diseases such as mildew (a fungus generally caused by excess humidity) and apical necrosis.) and apical necrosis (due to mineral deficiencies caused by irregular watering of the tomato plant).
To avoid these problems, follow these planting tips:
- Water tomato plants regularly, but not excessively;
- Water at the end of the day, when the sun's rays are no longer to be feared;
- Avoid wetting foliage and flowers, and water at the foot of the plant;
- Mulch the soil to conserve moisture;
- Use organic preventive treatments: nettle purin, comfrey, etc.
Do tomato plants need pruning?
This variety of tomato has an indeterminate growth habit. The stem will continue to elongate, forming numerous lateral branches, all of which will bear flowers and, if fertilized, fruit.
Pruning is not recommended. This can cause open wounds to the tomatoes and encourage the spread of disease. For staking, these bulky plants can be kept in cages or on ladders.
Tomato associations
In the vegetable garden, tomatoes enjoy the company of cabbage, lettuce, cucumber, tagetes and basil, which repel pests and improve yields. However, we advise against combining potatoes and eggplants with tomato plants.
When to pick the Black Crimean tomato?
Harvesting takes place from June to October. This crop offers an abundance of fruit per plant. Its reddish-brown skin encloses a soft, sweet flesh, with a taste similar to that of the Cɶur de Bɶuf tomato, ideal for crudité salads and coulis.
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Sow in pots at a temperature of between 16 and 20°C, under a well-lit shelter, 5 weeks before planting. After the last frosts, transplant the whole clump into the ground at a minimum distance of 50 cm, burying the stem up to the first leaves. Water abundantly at the time of planting.
Solanaceae need light and heat to produce. In cool climates, it's best to grow them under cover and, depending on the soil, water them regularly.
Solanum lycopersicum
From 150 to 500 g
35 seeds
From 8 to 10 cm
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