Russian origin, featured in the 1993 Seed Savers Yearbook.

Also referenced under the following names: Russian oxheart, Oxheart russian, Russian oxheart

Fruit weighs +/- 250 grams but can exceed one kilo, orange-red, heart-shaped and ribbed for the largest.

Red, dense and fleshy beef flesh, containing few seeds, excellent flavour.

Not very vigorous plant with medium development, wispy foliage, indeterminate growth.

Abundant production early in the season and consistent until frost.

Hardy and very productive until frost.