Russian Persimmon
Russian Persimmon | |
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Maturity | midseason |
Growth habit | indet. |
Leaf type | regular |
Fruit color | orange |
Fruit shape | oblate |
Fruit size | medium |
Fruit type | slicer, canner |
Variety type | open-pollinated |
Country | Russia |
B.C KO T
- 75-80 days, indet., round 2.5-3" orange fruits, some more smooth and some are ruffled, very productive, excellent sweet flavor.
Seed source:
- Patty Brown, Ohio 05
Year grown: 2005, 2013
Location: Zone 7b, PNW, Anmore, BC, Canada (760 ft above sea level)
B.C MC D
- 70-80 days, det., regular leaf, orange fruit, 4-8 oz. A standard in our garden. Excellent flavour, good production if given a chance (late start and high temps kept this one down from its usual level).
Seed source:
- ?
Year grown: 2006
Location: Wynndel, BC, Canada
B.C GI K
- 80 days, indeterminate, regular leaf. Round/slightly oblate golden orange fruit, approximately 150gr each. Really nice flavour, best for fresh eating. 7lb/plant.
Seed source:
- B.C MC D
Year grown: 2014
Location: Edmonton, AB
History
- Originally from Russia. This is likely a well-known Russian variety Khurma.
- SSE TOMATO 28.
Related
Picture Gallery
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Russian Persimmon - plant. 2013-06-12.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Russian Persimmon - plant. 2013-07-16.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Russian Persimmon - flowers. 2013-06-12.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Russian Persimmon - flowers. 2013-06-12.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Russian Persimmon - baby fruit. 2013-07-16.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Russian Persimmon - ripe fruit. 2013-09-01.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Russian Persimmon - ripe fruit. 2013-09-01.
Dan and Val McMurray (B.C MC D): Russian Persimmon. 2006.
Dan and Val McMurray (B.C MC D): Russian Persimmon. 2006.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Russian Persimmon - sliced fruit. 2013-09-01.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Russian Persimmon - sliced fruit. 2013-09-01.
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Seed Availability
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2014 | Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds - new Tomato Growers Supply |
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2013 | Tomato Growers Supply | 4 | . |
2012 | Tomato Growers Supply | 3 | 2 |
2011 | Tomato Growers Supply | 5 | 2 |
2010 | Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds - sold out for 2010 Tomato Growers Supply |
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2009 | Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds Tomato Growers Supply |
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2008 | Tomato Growers Supply | 8 | . |
2007 | Tomato Growers Supply | 4 | . |
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