Detenicke Salatove
From The Populuxe Seed Bank
Grower: Kelly
Year: 2011, 2016, 2017
Accession: 123
Seed Source: Plant Gene Resources Canada, accession no. 17659.
Comments:
2017 2016 Did not do anywhere near as well for me this year as opposed to when I grew it on the coast (2011). Very little fruit, small weak plant, lots of blossom drop. 2016 started as quite dry, then got some moisture, then it got hot and stayed hot (even at night), then torrential downpours all through the end of August and into September. Even my hardiest varieties barely had a shot, so I'd say this variety is best in a milder climate, with less heat. 2011 Hardy indeterminate variety, due to weather got a late start but produced extremely well regardless. Mild flavour, but not bland.
Plant Growth Observations
Vine Growth Type: Indeterminate
Vine Growth Habit: Erect
Plant size: Medium (4ft)
Leaf type: Regular
Leaf Coverage: Heavy
Maturity: Mid (78 days)
Fruit Observations
Skin colour: Red
Flesh colour: Red
Fruit Shape: Globular
Fruit Fasciation: Smooth
Fruit Firmness: Firm
Fruit Set: Good
Average Fruit Diameter: 2"
Average Fruit Length: 2"
Average Fruit Weight: 150oz (5oz)
Other Observations
- Resistant to cracking and splitting.
History
- Seed donated to Plant Gene Resources Canada in 1984.
