it is well known by Universities throughout the world that SEVRERAL varieties of HEIRLOOM tomatos originated in that area. Krim (or crim in some cases) originated in or very near Crimea Ukraine, which is almost an island now but was a well connected isthmus at one point in time.
Black Krim
A very popular heirloom that originates from the Isle of Krim in the Black Sea off the coast of the Crimean Peninsula. This is one of the first heirloom tomatos and is largely responsible for black 'krim' heirloom tomatos today.Care MUST be taken to maintain the 'Heirloom' status because of cross pollination and interbreeding. Buy from RELIABLE sources. The medium to large size fruit are oblate and usually have numerous cracks around the stem end. The color varies according to the climate but generally the hotter the climate the darker the fruit. Indeterminate, regular leaf foliage. (85 days from transplant).