Silvery Fir Tree

Grower: Kelly

Year: 2011, 2013

Accession: 126

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