Persimmon Tomato
Flavor: sweet, rich, fruity, complex
🎯 Best For
Orange tomato enthusiasts wanting a Russian heirloom consistently ranked among the worlds finest
About Persimmon
Persimmon is a magnificent orange heirloom producing very large fruits with a color and texture reminiscent of a persimmon fruit. The flavor is exceptionally sweet and rich with complex fruity notes. It's consistently one of the highest-rated orange tomatoes at heirloom tastings worldwide.
Growing Tips
Needs long warm season. Heavy staking for the large fruits. One of the finest orange heirlooms available — worth the effort.
Health & Nutrition
Low AcidAntioxidant RichHigh Vitamin C
Best Uses
fresh eatinggourmet dishesslicingsalads
Cooking Uses
FreshSaladsGourmet Dishes
Disease Resistance
None listed
Key: V=Verticillium, F=Fusarium, N=Nematode, T/TMV=Tobacco Mosaic Virus, A=Alternaria, LB=Late Blight
Climate Zones
Zone 5Zone 6Zone 7Zone 8Zone 9
USDA Hardiness Zones where this variety typically thrives.