What is it with Black Krim?

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Posted by vladiz MA (My Page) on

Wed, Jul 10, 13 at 11:53

This is my first year growing Black Krim and one of three plants I planted has fruits developing some sort of disease.
So far I see another tomato still hanging on that plant similar to the one on a picture and another clean one.
What would be my options?
Thanks,

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Posted by monet_g 6a (My Page) on
Wed, Jul 10, 13 at 13:06

It's called "catfacing". We all deal with it at one time or another. It's caused by stress when the blossom is developing, including cold nights. The good news is that it usually occurs only on the first fruits. (Got much of my information by Googling.;-))

Black Krim is one of my favorites for both production and taste. Once this bout is over, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

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Posted by vladiz MA (My Page) on
Wed, Jul 10, 13 at 14:45

I really appreciate your response. That makes total sense as they were planted in mid-May when temps were around their high 40- low 50 at that time. Thank you!
As of right now each plant only has about 3-4 fruits set and unfortunately a lot of dried up blossoms that never got set. The plants themselves are really nicely developed and are thick and about 4 ‘ tall, hopefully you’re right and we’ll more to come throughout the summer.

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