Anyone ever grow persimmon tomato?

[Vince]

I just recieved an order of seed through TGS company. They included a pack of persimmon tomato seeds even though I didn't order them. The description says large orange beefsteak type. Has anyone grown this variety? If so is it worth my time to grow it? Space is limited in my garden and this fall or next year I only want to grow really tasty late season varieties. Thanks for the input.

Vince

[HeirloomNewb]

You recieved the free pack of persimmon just like I did. I've read many accounts online of people who consider persimmon one of the tasties if not the tastiest orange heirloom. I'm growing two for the first time and thus far they are doing really well in the garden.

[valereee]

I'm growing Persimmon this year for the first time. I'll report back in July or August.

[MtnMaters]

I received some "Russian Persimmon" in a trade, and have two in my garden, performing rather well too! Does anyone know if this is the same tomato as Persimmon, or an altogether different variety?

[feldon30]

Dunno about Russian Persimmon, but reg. Persimmon is indeed a huge (1-3lb) orange beefsteak variety. Mild flavor but a good quality tomato. Got to see some at the farmer's market yesterday. I got the free packet from TGS too but I am going to wait until next spring to try 'em.

[Vaccinium_Hound]

Persimmon was one of my faves last year. I wouldn't put it right at the top, but if you're growing 4 or more, I'd make it one of them.

[KCMO_Don]

Out of 30 varieties this year, it is the ONE that I ripped out of the ground.
It looked VERY healthy going in, then got all sick looking and began to spread to neighbors.
Still have KB, and AGG.

[nctomatoman]

Persimmon is one of the very first heirlooms I grew, way back in 1987 as I was in the midst of my hybrid to OP conversion. I received it from a New York seed saver (it was an early specialty of Seeds Blum). I can't say it blew me away with its flavor, but the size, productivity and color were very impressive, and I enjoyed eating it (it was quite mild in flavor, and the perfect Cheeseburger tomato!). It is very meaty, few seeds, just a really nice pale orange, oblate, monster! I've only grown it a few times since then, but it did do very well in a pot in my Raleigh driveway a few years ago.

[Vince]

Thanks for the input everybody. I think I'll try one plant next spring. For those who are growingn it this year, keep us posted of what you think about it when your fruits ripen.

Vince

[geoguy_TN]

My (free) persimmon is the hugest plant that I have - >5' tall. It is loaded up with green tomatoes. Hope they taste good because they look great and I will have piles of them from two plants.

[HeirloomNewb]

While I'd say all my plants are looking good the best looking plants in the garden are my persimmons. They have really taken off over the past week. I'm hoping for huge fruit laden plants also

[Tomstrees]

do you guys have an opinion
about which tastes better / productive:

Kelloggs Breakfast vs Persimmon ~

Tom

ps.
I know taste will vary -
but in your opinion ~

[grunt]

Persimmon and Russian persimmon are distinct varieties
(PERSIMMON Ind 12oz to 2 lbs orange 80 days RL
RUSSIAN PERSIMMON Det 3" orange yellow 80 days RL). Distinct difference in taste as well. I prefer the RP, to the point I have 15 plants in the ground now, mostly for juice for the coming winter. Nothing wrong with the taste of P, but RP has it more intensely (personal preference). Either one worth growing more than once, but I'll stick to RP.
Cheers

[lumierefrere]

Grunt, that's good to know as that's exactly what I was told by the person who gave me the seeds for RP. I like the Eastern European types, and I prefer the more moderate size so having a 2nd positive opinion on its taste solidifies my hopes for it.

[PNW_D]

If I recall correctly, Apfelsin = Russian Persimmon

Liked this one last year, orange colour, almost fruity, like a mango. Low fruit production and somewhat late. Not a bulky plant. Blossoms were ‘old gold’ dark inner bit, lighter outside bits. Looks just like a ripe Persimmon . Lost my picture record in computer crash.

And Andrey’s description (my seed source) orange, indeterminate, juicy, 3-5 fruit in a cluster, productive 140/250/6 – height (cm) weight (gr) production (kilos)