Difference between revisions of "Silvery Fir Tree"
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'''Grower:''' [[:Category:AB_GI_K|Kelly]] | '''Grower:''' [[:Category:AB_GI_K|Kelly]] | ||
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| + | '''Seed Source:''' Seed bank stock. Original seed donated by Meighan M. from New Westminster, BC. | ||
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| + | !style="background:#d9f1d5;" width="100"|2009 | ||
| + | |width="750" align="left" style="background:#d9f1d5;" | Determinate variety with gorgeous delicate leaves, with a slight silver tone. Good for growing as an ornamental alone. Good production, 3" in diameter meaty fruit, excellent taste. Very compact plant, about 18" tall, doesn't require staking. Good container tomato. | ||
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Revision as of 08:47, 6 April 2015
Grower: Kelly
Year: 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013
Accession: 126
Seed Source: Seed bank stock. Original seed donated by Meighan M. from New Westminster, BC.
Comments:
2009 Determinate variety with gorgeous delicate leaves, with a slight silver tone. Good for growing as an ornamental alone. Good production, 3" in diameter meaty fruit, excellent taste. Very compact plant, about 18" tall, doesn't require staking. Good container tomato.
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Plant Growth Observations
Vine Growth Type: Determinate
Vine Growth Habit: Intermediate
Plant size: Small (1.25-1.5ft)
Leaf type: Other (carrot-like)
Leaf Coverage: Heavy
Maturity: Mid (70 days)
Fruit Observations
Skin colour: Red
Flesh colour: Red
Fruit Shape: Oblate
Fruit Fasciation: Smooth
Fruit Firmness: Firm
Fruit Set: Excellent
Average Fruit Diameter: 3"
Average Fruit Length: 1.5"
Average Fruit Weight:
Other Observations
- Excellent in containers
- Will set fruit at lower temperatures, but it does suffer a bit
- Does well in hot climates
History
- Traditional Russian variety introduced to North America in 1990.
Also Known As
- Carrot-Like
- Morkovnyi (Carrot-like in Russian)
- Varen Blad
