Silvery Fir Tree
From The Populuxe Seed Bank
Grower: Kelly
Year: 2007, 2011, 2013
Accession: 126
Contents
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