80 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycopersicum. Persimmon Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, warm season annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, indeterminate, slicing tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, greenhouses. Persimmon Tomatoes develop 12-16 oz meaty fruit that are perfect for eating fresh with drizzled balsamic, olive oil and basil leaves. Large and juicy Persimmon Tomatoes develop ruffles and mature successfully for any type of gardener. Slicing-type tomatoes turn into bright apricot, blush and light-orange hues and make the perfect warm season dish that won't disappoint!
Pack of 12 seeds
Days to maturity are calculated from date of transplant.
Determinate tomatoes
Grow compactly, sprawling laterally, usually do not require staking, and fruit ripens over a short period of time
Indeterminate tomatoes
Grow on long vines, generally require pruning to 1 or 2 leaders that need to be trellised
Direct Sowing
• Not recommended
Transplanting
• Sow seeds in trays 6-8 weeks before anticipated transplant date; up-pot into 3-4 inch pots when the first set of true leaves appears
• Strong light and cooler temperatures (60-70°F) prevent plants from getting leggy
• Fertilize every 10-14 days
• When transplanting work in compost, 1/2 cup of Complete Organic a Fertilizer, and handful of bone meal
• Determinates can be spaced 18-24 inches apart, indeterminates 24-36 inches apart
• Tomatoes can be buried up to the top 2 sets of leaves
• Use Kozy-Coats or Victorian Bell Cloches to protect young plants