Native to France, a very old variety already mentioned in seed catalogues in the 1920s.
Synonyms: Pierrette , Pierette , Belle de Bruyères.
Red fruit weighing 150 to 350 grams, round and flattened on its upper half.
Juicy and fleshy flesh. Excellent sweet and mild flavour.
Large plant, regular foliage, indeterminate growth.
Excellent early season production.
Hardy and resistant variety.
NB; there are several strains of this variety: "Pierrette Clause", "Pierrette améliorée" and Pierrette (Vilmorin breed)
Caracteristics
Caliber | Medium to big |
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Color | Red |
Form | Beefsteak, Renflée |
Earliness | Early |
Foliage | Régular |
Climate | All |
Growing | Indeterminate |
Height | + or - 2m |
Origin | France |