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'''Grower:''' [[:Category:AB_GI_K|Kelly]] | '''Grower:''' [[:Category:AB_GI_K|Kelly]] | ||
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| − | |width="750" align="left"| Nice, sweet flavour, not bland. Best for fresh eating. | + | |width="750" align="left"| Nice, sweet flavour, not bland. Best for fresh eating. Good production. Although it is similar in appearance and flavour to [[Persimmon]], it is much earlier making it a good choice for shorter seasons. 6.8lbs per plant. |
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'''Leaf type:''' Regular | '''Leaf type:''' Regular | ||
| − | '''Leaf Coverage:''' | + | '''Leaf Coverage:''' Moderate |
| − | '''Maturity:''' | + | '''Maturity:''' 78 days. |
==Fruit Observations== | ==Fruit Observations== | ||
| − | '''Skin colour:''' | + | '''Skin colour:''' Orange |
| − | '''Flesh colour:''' | + | '''Flesh colour:''' Orange |
| − | '''Fruit Shape:''' | + | '''Fruit Shape:''' Oblate |
| − | '''Fruit Fasciation:''' | + | '''Fruit Fasciation:''' Smooth |
| − | '''Fruit Firmness:''' | + | '''Fruit Firmness:''' Soft |
| − | '''Fruit Set:''' | + | '''Fruit Set:''' Good |
| − | '''Average Fruit Diameter:''' | + | '''Average Fruit Diameter:''' 3.5" |
| − | '''Average Fruit Length:''' | + | '''Average Fruit Length:''' 2.5" |
| − | '''Average Fruit Weight:''' | + | '''Average Fruit Weight:''' 150gr (5.3oz) |
==Other Observations== | ==Other Observations== | ||
| − | + | * Good orange variety for shorter seasons. | |
| + | * Suffers slightly in wet weather, but will bounce back if weather dries out. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | + | * Originally from Russia. Possibly the same variety as Khurma. | |
[[Category:Tomatoes]] | [[Category:Tomatoes]] | ||
[[Category:AB_GI_K]] | [[Category:AB_GI_K]] | ||
| + | [[Category:McMurray Legacy]] | ||
| + | [[Category:2014]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:06, 7 July 2024
Grower: Kelly
Year: 2014
Accession: 143
Seed Source: Original seed from Dan & Val McMurray of Wynndel, BC (2009).
Comments:
2014 Nice, sweet flavour, not bland. Best for fresh eating. Good production. Although it is similar in appearance and flavour to Persimmon, it is much earlier making it a good choice for shorter seasons. 6.8lbs per plant.
Plant Growth Observations
Vine Growth Type: Indeterminate
Vine Growth Habit: Sprawling
Plant size: 4ft
Leaf type: Regular
Leaf Coverage: Moderate
Maturity: 78 days.
Fruit Observations
Skin colour: Orange
Flesh colour: Orange
Fruit Shape: Oblate
Fruit Fasciation: Smooth
Fruit Firmness: Soft
Fruit Set: Good
Average Fruit Diameter: 3.5"
Average Fruit Length: 2.5"
Average Fruit Weight: 150gr (5.3oz)
Other Observations
- Good orange variety for shorter seasons.
- Suffers slightly in wet weather, but will bounce back if weather dries out.
History
- Originally from Russia. Possibly the same variety as Khurma.
