Growers’ Notes and Photos (USDA Zone 4 Experience)
Kazakh Plum
The vine grew up to 6 ft (1.8 m) tall in the greenhouse. It has a wispy, liana-like habit and definitely needs to be tied up. It sets clusters of 3-4 red fruits weighing about 5 oz (150 g) each, with delicious, tender flesh. The yield is above average, and the fruits are absolutely perfect for making sun-dried tomatoes 😋😋
My Kazakh Plum didn’t get huge either. Seeds were from Kulik. The vines reached 6.5 ft (2 m) inside the hoop house. Yield was good. The fruits ranged from sweet to just average-tasting (probably due to the frequent cold snaps we had).
I’ve been growing this one for 2 years now, and I really love the variety. It’s a productive, tasty, and fairly large plum tomato. The vines got up to 4.5 ft (1.4 m) tall outdoors in the dirt. It’s definitely getting a spot in my garden beds again in 2019 ))
Full Summary: Plant, Yield, Taste and Storage
- 🌿 Plant: Indeterminate vine. Reaches about 4.5 ft (1.4 m) outdoors and up to 6.5 ft (2 m) in a greenhouse. Features a wispy, liana-like growth habit that requires careful staking and tying.
- 📈 Yield: Rated as above average to highly productive.
- 👅 Taste & Texture: Tender, sweet flesh. Taste can drop to “average” during prolonged cold snaps, but generally praised as a very flavorful paste tomato.
- 🍅 Fruit Size: Medium-large red plum/paste tomatoes, setting in clusters of 3-4. Typically weigh around 5 oz (150 g).
- 🥫 Best Uses: Highly recommended by growers for making sun-dried tomatoes due to the meaty texture and shape.
