black crim tomatoes

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    im going to try growing these from seed, anyone else grown these, and are they worth the effort
     
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      Black Krim are very different from the run of the mill varieties, big and savoury. But very late maturing and a poor yield and prone to disorders it's just about worth the effort for the taste. You'll need to grow other main stream varieties first, fit in Black krim if you have space.
       
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        Good info there John. I'll try two or three plants then :blue thumb:
         
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