Persimmon Tomato
Persimmon Tomato
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Persimmon is a Russian heirloom beefsteak tomato with large, rust-orange fruit. Dating to the mid-1800s, this indeterminate variety produces heavy yields of low-acid tomatoes that resemble a ripe persimmon.
At a glance
- Product type: Tomato seeds (beefsteak)
- Vendor: MIgardener
- Heirloom and non-GMO
- Indeterminate growth habit
- Large rust-orange fruit
- Low acid
- Packet priced at $2.00
Best for
- Slicing for sandwiches and salads
- Heirloom gardens
- Fresh eating
- Trellised or caged beds
- High-yield harvests
- Seed saving
How to grow
Start seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Transplant after frost into full sun and rich soil. Stake or cage the indeterminate vines. Water consistently. Because the low-acid fruit has a shorter shelf life, use it soon after harvest.
Flavor profile
Mild, sweet, and low in acid.
About MIgardener
MIgardener offers heirloom, non-GMO seed varieties for home gardeners.
Product facts
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- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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