Diospyros virginiana In respect to the power of making heartwood, the persimmon rarely develops any heartwood until it is nearly one hundred years old. This heartwood is extremely close-grained and almost black, resembling ebony (of which it is a true variety). It is a common misconception persimmon fruit needs frost to ripen and soften, called bletting. Some, such as the early-ripening varieties "pieper" and "NC21"(also known as "supersweet"), easily lose astringency and become completely free of it when slightly soft at the touch—these are then very sweet, even in the British climate. On the other hand, some varieties (like the very large
Jersey Boy tomato 8" to 10" Plant height: 36-48" 90-120 cm. Recommended spacing: 18-24" 45-60 cm. Sun: Full Sun Hazard: Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested Fruit Bearing: Indeterminate. Fruit shape: Flattened globe Jersey Boy tomato The Jersey Boy tomato (Lycopersicon lycopersicum) is a type of beefsteak tomato in the Solanaceae family, a hybrid cultivar of the Rutgers and the Brandywine tomatoes by Burpee Seeds. It made its first appearance as commercial seed registered 2014 and released circa 2015. Burpee dubs it the “Supertomato” because it draws the best attributes of another hybrid and the heirloom Brandywine. The 8 oz. to 10