Rare variety little known in Occident, native heirloom of Russia, resulting from the collection of the family Khilenko, which listed the native Russian varieties during years. Its translation from Russian is: "Purple".
Fruit of 180 to 350 grams of round beefsteak type, slightly flattened at the poles and with smooth and discreetly rounded shoulders. Purple/purple skin with almost black shoulders.
Mahogany flesh, fleshy and juicy. Multi-logged, small, containing little gel. Delicious rich and smoky flavor typical of "black".
Very vigorous plant with great development, regular foliage and indeterminate growth.
Very good and regular production from mid-season to the first cold weather.
Caracteristics
Caliber | Medium to big |
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Color | purplish purple |
Form | Beefsteak, Renflée |
Earliness | mid-season |
Climate | All |
Foliage | Régular |
Growing | Indeterminate |
Height | + or - 1.8m |
Origin | USA |