Persimmon

The strong, indeterminate vines of this heirloom bear huge, beefsteak-type, slicing tomatoes that ripen toward the end of summer. The lovely, peachy-orange colors deepen from its softly dented, light green shoulders to the bottom of its plump, globe-shaped fruit. A dependable variety even in cool summers, Persimmon'is vigorous plants produce one to two crack-resistant fruits per cluster. It is the perfect slicing tomato because it has a small seed cavity and is solid and meaty with a wonderful, rich, fruity flavor. (Indeterminate, 80 days)