{"product_id":"ga-tomate-black-krim-bio","title":"Organic 'Black Krim' Tomato","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"153\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"153\"\u003eOrganic 'Black Krim' tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) from the seed company Gaia, an icon of the Black Sea, dark, smoky, juicy and strikingly elegant\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eThe 'Black Krim' tomato, originating from the Crimean Peninsula on the Black Sea, is one of the world's best-known and most highly regarded black varieties. A mid-season, indeterminate variety, it produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"389\"\u003estunning 4- to 5-inch globes\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"414\"\u003edeep mahogany\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"455\"\u003edark green to black shoulders\u003c\/strong\u003e that deepen even further in generous heat and sunshine. Its flavor is intensely \u003cstrong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"607\"\u003esmoky, rich, sweet, and almost salty\u003c\/strong\u003e —a unique aromatic signature that sets Black Krim apart from all other heirloom tomatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eVery juicy and perfect for slicing, it excels in sandwiches, composed salads, tasting platters, and any preparation that showcases its dark, silky flesh. It also adapts very well to \u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"966\"\u003econtainer\u003c\/strong\u003e gardening, making it a versatile, elegant, and accessible variety for gardeners of all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Basil, parsley, carrot, asparagus, alliums, celery, borage, marigold, calendula, mint, sage, peppers, dill (until mature)\u003cbr data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eNegative plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Potato, corn, kohlrabi, beetroot, fennel, peas, squash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eSpread\/Carry\u003c\/strong\u003e : Indeterminate, vigorous\u003cbr data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 150 to 200 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 25 seeds \u003cbr data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Crimean origin, black shoulders, unique smoky flavor, excellent in a crate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eFruit color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Dark mahogany with green-black shoulders\u003cbr data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eFruit shape\u003c\/strong\u003e : Flattened round\u003cbr data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eFruit size\/weight\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium to large (4–5\")\u003cbr data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003eFruit type\u003c\/strong\u003e : Sliced ​​tomato\u003cbr data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eTexture\/flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e : Juicy, sweet, rich, deep smoky flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003eFarming method\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eSow indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003e6 to 8 weeks before the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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