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- Days to maturity
- 80–90 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Persimmon is an heirloom whose round, deep orange fruit really does resemble a ripe persimmon. The main reference gives fruit of three inches and three to five ounces, while other sources describe a much larger beefsteak; either way the flesh is meaty and sweet with low acid. Vines are indeterminate, five to six feet tall, and need a stake or cage. Keep moisture consistent to prevent blossom-end rot and harvest when the color is fully developed and the blossom end yields slightly.
Persimmon traits
- Indeterminate vine 5 to 6 feet tall
- Round deep orange fruit
- Sweet, low-acid flavor
- Meaty, dense flesh
- Main-season heirloom
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persimmon this page | 80–90 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Allerbest | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Aunt Ruby's German Green | 80–85 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Basinga | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefmaster | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Beefsteak | 80–96 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Big Mama | 80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Persimmon FAQ
What kind of tomato is Persimmon?
Persimmon is an heirloom whose round, deep orange fruit really does resemble a ripe persimmon. The main reference gives fruit of three inches and three to five ounces, while other sources describe a much larger beefsteak; either way the flesh is meaty and sweet with low acid.
How many days to maturity is Persimmon?
Persimmon is listed at 80–90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Persimmon compare with other tomato varieties?
Persimmon: 80–90 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Allerbest (80 days), Aunt Ruby's German Green (80–85 days), Basinga (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Persimmon good for?
Persimmon is grown for fresh slicing, salads.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
- How to Plant Tomatoes: Choosing Transplants and Planting Depth
- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
- All 666 tomato varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.