{"id":872,"date":"2026-08-25T15:36:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T15:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/?p=872"},"modified":"2026-08-25T15:36:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T15:36:23","slug":"hearts-kiss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/en\/hearts-kiss\/","title":{"rendered":"Heart&#8217;s Kiss (Serdechnyi Potseluy) Siberian Oxheart Tomato Review"},"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;872&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;Heart\\u0026#039;s Kiss (Serdechnyi Potseluy) Siberian Oxheart Tomato Review&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<h2>Quick Summary of Serdechnyi Potseluy (Heart&#8217;s Kiss)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83c\udf0d <strong>Origin:<\/strong> A commercial Russian variety from the famous &#8220;Siberian Garden&#8221; (Sibsad) seed company. The name translates to &#8220;Heart&#8217;s Kiss&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf3f <strong>Plant Habit:<\/strong> Determinate \/ semi-determinate, reaching about 1.3 m (4.2 ft) in height. It can be grown outdoors in open ground, but requires proper pruning (usually to 2-3 stems).<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udf45 <strong>Fruit Characteristics:<\/strong> Medium to large oxheart-shaped tomatoes. The skin is quite thin, meaning they do not ship or store well once ripe, making them a true home-garden exclusive. The flesh is dense, with a sparkling &#8220;sugary&#8221; texture on the cut and small seed cavities.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udc45 <strong>Flavor:<\/strong> Balanced. Depending on the weather and sun exposure, the flavor ranges from slightly tart and aromatic to sweet and mild.<\/li>\n<li>\u23f3 <strong>Yield:<\/strong> Varies greatly by growing conditions. The seed packet claims up to 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) per plant, but some growers reported very low yields in less-than-ideal weather.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">D<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Dochkina mama (Natalya) <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (1,575 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Russia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>I planted Sibsad (Siberian Garden) seeds, and two different varieties grew&#8230; It&#8217;s a shame about the photos, as I discovered this forum a bit late.<\/p>\n<p>The first one wasn&#8217;t a heart at all, so I won&#8217;t even talk about it, but the second one looks very much like what was promised.<\/p>\n<p>The bush grew to about 1.30 m (4.2 ft). All the tomatoes hanging on it were large, but I wouldn&#8217;t say there were many. Then again, it matches the packet&#8217;s stated yield of 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) per plant. The taste is normal\u2014there is a slight tartness, it has a good aroma, and it&#8217;s not watery. But when it ripens, it becomes completely untransportable due to its thin skin.<\/p>\n<p>Next year, I&#8217;ll plant from my own saved seeds and see what happens. I&#8217;ll add a cross-section photo when this specimen fully ripens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">D<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Dochkina mama (Natalya) <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (1,575 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Russia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/33\/13272-020914172650.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/33\/thumb_13272-020914172650.jpeg\" alt=\"Serdechnyi Potseluy (Heart's Kiss) tomato on the scale\" width=\"160\" height=\"89\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">D<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Dochkina mama (Natalya) <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (1,575 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Russia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Well, I sliced it open&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>The first ones tasted with a slight tartness; this one is much blander, no acidity is felt at all. The seed cavities are small, not watery, and the flesh has a beautiful sugary texture on the cut. Not watery at all. But there&#8217;s not much sweetness&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/33\/13272-070914081332.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/33\/thumb_13272-070914081332.jpeg\" alt=\"Heart's Kiss tomato sliced in half showing sugary flesh\" width=\"160\" height=\"89\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">D<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Dochkina mama (Natalya) <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (1,575 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Russia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/33\/13272-070914081159.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/33\/thumb_13272-070914081159.jpeg\" alt=\"Cross-section of Serdechnyi Potseluy oxheart tomato\" width=\"160\" height=\"89\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">D<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Dochkina mama (Natalya) <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (1,575 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Russia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/33\/13272-070914080658.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/33\/thumb_13272-070914080658.jpeg\" alt=\"Whole Heart's Kiss tomato side view\" width=\"160\" height=\"89\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\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\">Svetlyachok-plus (Svetlana) <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (1,450 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Russia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<blockquote><p><strong>Dochkina mama said:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Well, I sliced it open&#8230;<br \/>\nThe first ones tasted with a slight tartness; this one is much blander, no acidity is felt at all. The seed cavities are small, not watery, and the flesh has a beautiful sugary texture on the cut. Not watery at all. But there&#8217;s not much sweetness&#8230;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Natasha, the tomatoes probably just didn&#8217;t get enough sun this year, which is why there&#8217;s a lack of sweetness \ud83d\ude14.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/33\/13272-070914081332.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/33\/thumb_13272-070914081332.jpeg\" alt=\"Sugary flesh of Heart's Kiss tomato\" width=\"160\" height=\"89\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">D<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Dochkina mama (Natalya) <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (1,575 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Russia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<blockquote><p><strong>Svetlyachok-plus said:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Natasha, the tomatoes probably just didn&#8217;t get enough sun this year, which is why there&#8217;s a lack of sweetness \ud83d\ude14.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>It also grew in a spot where there wasn&#8217;t much sun&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>But compared to my other tomatoes, it was the sweetest.<\/p>\n<p>There were a lot of seeds inside, I will definitely plant it next year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">T<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">trofi (Elena) <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (10,715 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd South of Moscow Region (USDA Zone 4)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>Grew it outdoors in open ground. Pruned it to 3 stems. I ended up with a gorgeous bush with exactly 2 medium-sized tomatoes. I don&#8217;t know about the taste, didn&#8217;t try them \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<p>Absolutely did not like it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"forum-post\">\n<div class=\"author-header\">\n<div class=\"forum-avatar\">L<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-name\">Lana (Svetlana) <span class=\"author-stats\">\u2b50 Pro Grower (1,417 posts)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"author-geo\">\ud83d\udccd Russia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<p>The first fruits were very delicious, a well-balanced flavor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/89\/563-110915021318.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/89\/thumb_563-110915021318.jpeg\" alt=\"Beautiful Serdechnyi Potseluy tomatoes\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/89\/563-110915021354.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/89\/thumb_563-110915021354.jpeg\" alt=\"Heart's Kiss tomato bunch on the vine\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/89\/563-110915021813.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomat-pomidor.com\/uploads\/newforum\/galleries\/89\/thumb_563-110915021813.jpeg\" alt=\"Sliced Heart's Kiss showing dense interior\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick Summary of Serdechnyi Potseluy (Heart&#8217;s Kiss) \ud83c\udf0d Origin: A commercial Russian variety from the famous &#8220;Siberian Garden&#8221; (Sibsad) seed company. The name translates to &#8220;Heart&#8217;s Kiss&#8221;. \ud83c\udf3f Plant Habit: Determinate \/ semi-determinate, reaching about 1.3 m (4.2 ft) in height. 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