Persimmon

Described as mild, sweet, and fruity with rich, meaty flesh and few seeds. This is the recurring catalog and grower description, not a measured claim.

A Russian heirloom dating to the 1800s, named for its glowing persimmon-orange fruit.

• Indeterminate vine. It keeps growing and setting fruit right up to frost, so plan on a tall stake or cage and regular pruning through the season.
• Mid-season timing, ripening around 70 to 80 days from transplant.
• A moderate grow, no special tricks but worth steady attention.
• Wants real summer warmth and is slow to set when nights stay cool.
• Prone to cracking and splitting after wet spells.
• One of our picks for the cold, short-season gardens of New England.

Sold out, or after a change? The closest alternatives, and how they differ.

Kellogg's Breakfastbut a Russian heirloom rather than an American oneDr. Wyche's Yellowbut a deeper rust orange

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Is Persimmon determinate or indeterminate?

Persimmon is an indeterminate variety. Indeterminate vine. It keeps growing and setting fruit right up to frost, so plan on a tall stake or cage and regular pruning through the season.

How long does Persimmon take to ripen?

Persimmon ripens in about 80 days from transplant. Mid-season timing, ripening around 70 to 80 days from transplant.

Is Persimmon an heirloom or a hybrid?

Persimmon is an heirloom, an open-pollinated variety with a documented history, so seed saved from it comes back true to type.

What can I grow instead of Persimmon?

A close swap is Kellogg's Breakfast, but a Russian heirloom rather than an American one.