{"id":5187,"date":"2026-10-12T16:18:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T16:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/?p=5187"},"modified":"2026-10-12T17:03:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T17:03:22","slug":"korolevich","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/korolevich\/","title":{"rendered":"Korolevich Tomato Review &#038; Photos: A Giant Pink Oxheart"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;5187&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Korolevich Tomato Review \\u0026amp; Photos: A Giant Pink Oxheart&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate this<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"tldr-box\" style=\"background: #f4f9f4; padding: 20px; border-left: 5px solid #4CAF50; margin-bottom: 20px; border-radius: 4px;\"><strong>\ud83c\udf45 Quick take:<\/strong> Korolevich (Prince) is an <strong>indeterminate<\/strong> pink oxheart bred by the Russian seed company Semena Altaya. It is a mid-season variety known for producing massive heart-shaped fruits that can weigh up to 28 oz (800 g). Growers praise it for its outstanding flavor and versatility in the kitchen. <a href=\"#full-summary\">Full summary \u2193<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- ===== 2. DISCUSSION HEADING ===== --><\/p>\n<h2>Growers&#8217; Notes and Photos (USDA Zone 5 Experience)<\/h2>\n<p><!-- ===== 3. FORUM POSTS ===== --><\/p>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">S<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Sweet (Svetlana) <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (8,792 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Belgorod Region, Russia (USDA Zone 5b)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Description from the seed packet: Bred by the &#8220;Semena Altaya&#8221; seed company. Mid-season, indeterminate. The fruits are pink, heart-shaped, large, weighing anywhere from 7 to 28 oz (200 to 800 g). Outstanding flavor. An all-purpose variety.<br \/>\nPhoto credit: Olga and Alena Andreeva<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/20\/33-250614142651.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/20\/thumb_33-250614142651.jpeg\" alt=\"Korolevich pink oxheart, photo by Olga\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/21\/70-020714100156.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/21\/thumb_70-020714100156.jpeg\" alt=\"Korolevich tomato on vine, photo by Alena Andreeva\" width=\"120\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">A<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">akvamistika (Mariya) <span class=\"author-stats\">\ud83c\udf31 Beginner (11 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I completely agree with you. The flavor of this Semena Altaya variety is simply wonderful. I planted it in 2015 and 2016. Can anyone recommend a variety that tastes similar but has a different fruit shape?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ===== 4. FULL SUMMARY ===== --><\/p>\n<div id=\"full-summary\" class=\"tldr-box\" style=\"background: #f4f9f4; padding: 20px; border-left: 5px solid #4CAF50; margin-top: 30px; border-radius: 4px;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\">Full Summary: Plant, Yield, Taste and Storage<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83c\udf3f <strong>Plant:<\/strong> Indeterminate vine, mid-season.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udc45 <strong>Taste &amp; Texture:<\/strong> Highly praised for its wonderful, classic pink oxheart flavor.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf45 <strong>Fruit Size:<\/strong> Giant pink hearts. The packet states they average 7 oz (200 g) but can easily reach up to 28 oz (800 g) under the right conditions.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83e\udd6b <strong>Best Uses:<\/strong> The breeder lists it as an &#8220;all-purpose&#8221; variety, meaning it is great for fresh slicing but meaty enough for making sauces and processing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ===== 5. CTA ===== --><\/p>\n<div class=\"add-review-cta\" style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding: 15px; background: #f9f9f9; border-left: 4px solid #4CAF50; border-radius: 4px;\"><strong>\ud83c\udf45 Grown Korolevich?<\/strong> <a href=\"#wpdcom\">Did you get any 2-pounders? Share your zone and how it did for you in the comments below!<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- EDITOR'S NOTE --><\/p>\n<div class=\"editor-note\" style=\"background: #eef7ff; padding: 15px; border-left: 4px solid #2196F3; margin-top: 15px; font-size: 1.2em;\"><strong>\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udf3e Editor&#8217;s Note: The Name &#8220;Korolevich&#8221;<\/strong><br \/>\nThe name <em>Korolevich<\/em> literally translates to &#8220;King&#8217;s Son&#8221; or &#8220;Prince&#8221; in Russian. It is a classic title often used in Russian fairy tales and folklore, fitting for a majestic, giant pink oxheart. The seed company mentioned, <em>Semena Altaya<\/em> (Altai Seeds), is famous for breeding rugged, large-fruited Siberian tomatoes that can handle severe temperature swings.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udf45 Quick take: Korolevich (Prince) is an indeterminate pink oxheart bred by the Russian seed company Semena Altaya. It is a mid-season variety known for producing massive heart-shaped fruits that can weigh up to 28 oz (800 g). Growers praise it for its outstanding flavor and versatility in the kitchen. Full summary \u2193 Growers&#8217; Notes &#8230; <a title=\"Korolevich Tomato Review &#038; Photos: A Giant Pink Oxheart\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/korolevich\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Korolevich Tomato Review &#038; Photos: A Giant Pink Oxheart\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5187,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[67,1,65],"tags":[836,46,30,81],"class_list":["post-5187","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oxheart-tomatoes","category-beefsteak-large-slicers","category-pink-tomatoes","tag-altai-seeds","tag-giant-tomato","tag-heavy-yielder","tag-pink-oxheart"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5187","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5187"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5187\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5189,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5187\/revisions\/5189"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5187"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5187"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5187"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5187"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}