Description
Dark red-purple fruit, rich sweet flavor. One of the best. It’s very juicy. An heirloom from Russia with very unique looking, large fruit. The wonderful flavor is popular at many markets on the West Coast; also a favorite of many fine chefs. Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed.
- Days to germinate: 7-14 days
- Days to maturity: 80 days
- Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Sow ¼” deep in sterile planting medium.
- Transplant spacing: 36"
- Produce size: 8-12 oz. each
- Mature plant height: Indeterminate, 6' or more, requires staking
- Suitable for container growing: Yes
