{"id":373,"date":"2016-07-11T12:44:28","date_gmt":"2016-07-11T19:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thegardenofeatn.com\/?post_type=project&p=373"},"modified":"2022-05-13T15:48:55","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T22:48:55","slug":"russian-persimmon","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/thegardenofeatn.com\/?project=russian-persimmon","title":{"rendered":"Russian Persimmon"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

The Russian Persimmon tomato originated in Russia. This variety is believed to be a creation of the Russian gardener N.P. Kustov from the town of Babushkin. It was originally called ‘Khurma’. Interestingly, ‘Khurma’ is not a Russian word. It is believed that the word originated from Persian ‘Khormaloo'(\u062e\u0631\u0645\u0627\u0644\u0648) which translates to “Date-Plum”, referring to the taste of the fruit which some people describe as similar to both plums and dates. The Russian Persimmon tomato orange \/ gold color and shaped like a persimmon. The texture is uncannily similar to that of a firm persimmon. The flesh is meaty, and there are few seeds.

The flavor is unique and out of this world! It might just be the sweetest tomato I have ever tasted. When eating the Russian Persimmon tomato, you will understand why a tomato is considered a fruit! I cannot stress enough that this is one of my \u00a0favorite tomatoes of all time!!! Performs well in cold climates.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n