Shapka Monomakha
From The Populuxe Seed Bank
Grower: Kelly
Year: 2019
Accession: 344
Seed Source: Original seed from Dan & Val McMurray's collection. Received from Dan McMurray Community Seed Bank (Creston, BC)
Comments:
2019 Tall plant with wispy leaves, and fruit that aborted during heavy rains. Cool/wet weather definitely delayed ripening, but a really nice interesting flavour from the fruit fruit I got. Little juice, oxheart shaped with pink skin. Old seed might have hampered growth and production, so glad I was able to save some fresh stock to re-grow in another year.
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Plant Growth Observations
Vine Growth Type: Indeterminate
Vine Growth Habit: Erect
Plant size: Medium
Leaf type: Regular
Leaf Coverage: Poor
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Fruit Observations
Skin colour: Pink
Flesh colour: Pink
Fruit Shape: Oxheart
Fruit Fasciation: Smooth
Fruit Firmness: Medium
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History
- Russian commercial variety.
- Name translates to Monomakha's Cap or the Crown of Monomakha, and refers to the famous crown worn by Russian Tsars.