Square and frost-resistant persimmons; new varieties are bred in Ukraine

Olga Grabovetska, head of the Novokakhovske DG sector, has been breeding persimmons for 20 years. The last variety she bred does not even have a name yet. This persimmon has an oblong shape and a sweet taste. It is currently being tested for drought resistance and frost resistance. Next year, the variety may enter the Ukrainian register. New varieties are obtained by crossing persimmons "Nikitskaya Bordova" and other varieties. About 50 species of persimmons are grown in the nursery. For example, the variety "Gora Roman Kosh", which attracts attention with its unusual shape of the fruit - they are square. Also, the fruits are quite large - 200 - 240 grams. Persimmons are even easier to grow than apples. It does not need to be sprayed ...