Tomato Black Crimea

Experienced gardeners often choose time-tested varieties for their beds. These include the Black Crimea, which is quite popular not only in our country, it is also very much appreciated by Western breeders. The juicy red-purple fruit has a rich sweet taste and excellent aroma. In addition, large tomatoes bring a decent harvest, have excellent immunity and the possibility of seedless cultivation.

The history of the origin of the Black Crimea variety, this old heirloom, is amazing. Before becoming popular in Russia, the tomato first became famous all over the world.

Back in Soviet times, traveling across the Crimean peninsula, the famous breeder and collector from Sweden Lars Olov Rosentrom drew attention to a large tomato of national selection. The specialist was interested in the unusual color of the vegetable, he took the seeds of the crop with him, calling the variety Black Crimea. So the culture got to Europe, then to America, after which in the 1990s it was listed in the catalog of the largest seed bank in the United States - Seed Savers Exchange.

In America, these unusual tomatoes have become very popular among amateurs and collectors, later becoming famous, the variety returned to the CIS countries, where it was also appreciated.

Culture synonyms - Black Krim, Crimean black. Under the first name, seed is sold in the West. As for Russia, in 2015 the culture was registered under the name Crimean Black. The originator was the Russian company "Euro-seeds". Thus, in the Russian Federation, the old Crimean variety has become a novelty.

Black Crimea is recommended to be grown in open ground or in a greenhouse, where, for convenience, it is led into 1 trunk and tied to a trellis.

A tall culture has an indeterminate type of development with a height of 1.8 to 2 meters. The leaves are long, painted with traditional greenery. The inflorescences are simple. The plant is demanding for warmth, light, requires pinching.

The fruits of the Black Crimea are flat-round, the shoulders are distinguished by a ribbed shape. When unripe, they are of the traditional green color. As they ripen, they become, according to various descriptions, purple-brown, burgundy-brown or red-violet.

The density of tomatoes is average, the fruits are multi-chambered, there are quite a few nests with seeds, about 6 pieces. It is gratifying that this is a varietal tomato, and you can use the seeds of your own harvest for the subsequent cultivation of seedlings. Moreover, the higher the temperature during the growth and pouring of the fruits, the darker the color of the tomatoes becomes.

With good care, a balanced diet, and the use of potash dressings, the tomato ripens completely, along with its shoulders. Varietal tomato is large. The average weight of one berry is 235 grams, there is a range of 150 to 300 grams. The only significant drawback will be the impossibility of long-term storage of the crop.

The culture produces very tasty fruits. The pulp of tomatoes is juicy, super sweet, there is a pleasant sourness, bright tomato notes, and a fruity aftertaste. The purpose of vegetables is salad.However, you can use it in different ways: vegetable cuts, summer salads, freshly prepared juices, inclusion in any main dishes for side dishes, sauces. Tomatoes are delicious both fresh and processed - juices, ketchups, tomato paste. Unfortunately, the fruits of the Black Crimea variety are not stored for a long time, so they must be consumed immediately or used for processing. Whole vegetables are also not suitable for canning.

Black Crimea - mid-ripening tomatoes, for their development and full ripening, a period of time of 115-120 days is required.

Varietal tomatoes are fruitful, from 1 square meter of plantation you can get up to 5.1 kilograms of fruit.

Black Crimea tomatoes will develop well with seedling type of cultivation. Sowing of seeds takes place in the last days of February or early March. For transplanting shoots into the ground, it is necessary that at least 50-60 days have passed.

For good development and high yields, the density of planting in the ground is best kept at the level of 3 plants per sq. m.

Tomatoes Black Crimea are universal, they can be grown using seedlings, and planting immediately on a permanent place of growth. When using the seedless growing method, the seed is planted at the end of May directly in the greenhouse.

We list the main measures for the care of the Black Crimea variety.

Since there are a lot of lateral shoots, regular pinching is necessary. A plant is formed in both 1-2 and 3 stems. This will depend on the growing conditions and the specific growing region. Due to the height of the bush, it is also necessary to tie up the trunks as they grow.

In Siberia, as well as in the open field, the best results can be obtained by growing a crop in one stem. In principle, with such a formation, the berries will be larger in any climate. However, on two or three trunks, their number will be greater.

In general, the cultivation of the Black Crimea variety is not particularly difficult, the measures are standard. Of course, given the origin of the culture, the plant responds well to heat, good lighting, irrigation and just high-quality care.

In most territories of our country, the Black Crimea variety is recommended for greenhouse cultivation. Although in the southern regions, open field cultivation is possible.