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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Growth habit
- Determinate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Russian Persimmon is a determinate main-season tomato whose 3 to 4 inch fruits ripen to a yellow-orange reminiscent of the persimmon it is named after. The plants stay at 30 to 36 inches, so a cage is enough, and the crop comes in about 80 days from transplant. It offers a large, colorful slicer without the towering vines of most heirloom types.
Russian Persimmon traits
- Determinate plants 30 to 36 inches tall
- Yellow-orange fruit of 3 to 4 inches
- Main season, about 80 days
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Colorful salads
- Compact-space gardens
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Persimmon this page | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| Amelia VR F1 | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| Caro Rich | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| Cream Sausage | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| Homestead 24 | 80 days | Determinate | — |
| La Roma OP | 80–90 days | Determinate | — |
| Medford | 80 days | Determinate | — |
Russian Persimmon FAQ
What kind of tomato is Russian Persimmon?
Russian Persimmon is a determinate main-season tomato whose 3 to 4 inch fruits ripen to a yellow-orange reminiscent of the persimmon it is named after. The plants stay at 30 to 36 inches, so a cage is enough, and the crop comes in about 80 days from transplant.
How many days to maturity is Russian Persimmon?
Russian Persimmon is listed at 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Russian Persimmon compare with other tomato varieties?
Russian Persimmon: 80 days, determinate. Similar tomato varieties include Amelia VR F1 (80 days), Caro Rich (80 days), Cream Sausage (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Russian Persimmon good for?
Russian Persimmon is grown for fresh slicing, colorful salads, compact-space gardens.
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.