Difference between revisions of "Hardin's Miniature"
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| − | |width="750" align="left"| | + | |width="750" align="left"| Really excellent production for me this year. The last time I grew it was a wetter, cooler year and it was in a cooler area. This year it was warm and dry, and in a nice, hot area. I averaged a little more than half a pound per plant, which is not bad for a 8-9 gram (0.3 oz) fruit. About 50 fruits per plant. First fruit was at 64 days, although most of them started coming at about 67-70 days. Will produce a second mini-flush if not pulled after the first. |
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==Plant Growth Observations== | ==Plant Growth Observations== | ||
| − | '''Vine Growth Type:''' | + | '''Vine Growth Type:''' Semi-determinate |
'''Vine Growth Habit:''' Bushy | '''Vine Growth Habit:''' Bushy | ||
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'''Leaf Coverage:''' Good | '''Leaf Coverage:''' Good | ||
| − | '''Maturity:''' | + | '''Maturity:''' 67 days |
==Fruit Observations== | ==Fruit Observations== | ||
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'''Flesh colour:''' Red | '''Flesh colour:''' Red | ||
| − | '''Fruit Shape:''' | + | '''Fruit Shape:''' Cherry/grape |
'''Fruit Fasciation:''' Smooth | '''Fruit Fasciation:''' Smooth | ||
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'''Fruit Firmness:''' Medium | '''Fruit Firmness:''' Medium | ||
| − | '''Fruit Set:''' | + | '''Fruit Set:''' Excellent |
| − | '''Average Fruit Diameter:''' | + | '''Average Fruit Diameter:''' 0.75" |
| − | '''Average Fruit Length:''' | + | '''Average Fruit Length:''' 1-1.25" |
'''Average Fruit Weight:''' 9 grams | '''Average Fruit Weight:''' 9 grams | ||
==Affliction Observations== | ==Affliction Observations== | ||
| − | * | + | * Prefers warmer, drier weather. Will drop fruit if it's cool and wet. |
==Other Observations== | ==Other Observations== | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | * Donated to the USDA National Germplasm System in 1965 | + | * Donated to the USDA National Germplasm System in 1965 Geary, OK, USA. The original entry is as follows: |
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| + | <blockquote>G. 13726. 'Hardin's Miniature'. Presented by M. Hardin, Geary, Okla. Plant determinate, dwarf, very compact, 18 by 33 cm. Fruit oval, 3.5 by 2.0 cm., 9 g., red, 3 locules, nipple at blossom end, seedy, juicy, drop from plant; maturity 67 days, nonuniform ripening. [https://www.ars-grin.gov/npgs/pi_books/scans/173/pi173_028.pdf]</blockquote> | ||
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Revision as of 08:47, 31 January 2024
| Hardin's Miniature | |||||
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| Growth Habit | Determinate | ||||
| Leaf Type | Regular Leaf | ||||
| Fruit Colour | Red | ||||
| Fruit Shape | Plum | ||||
| Origin | Unknown Origin | ||||
Grower: Kelly
Year: 2017, 2023
Accession: 583
Seed Source: Creston Community Seed Library (formerly the Dan McMurray Memorial Seed Bank)
Comments:
2023 Really excellent production for me this year. The last time I grew it was a wetter, cooler year and it was in a cooler area. This year it was warm and dry, and in a nice, hot area. I averaged a little more than half a pound per plant, which is not bad for a 8-9 gram (0.3 oz) fruit. About 50 fruits per plant. First fruit was at 64 days, although most of them started coming at about 67-70 days. Will produce a second mini-flush if not pulled after the first. 2017 Very late cherry variety - might be weather related because I see other descriptors say 65-75 days. Good windowbox variety, although would have liked to see a larger harvest. Fruit is grape shaped, but some exhibit a point at the blossom end. Moderate flavour.
Contents
Plant Growth Observations
Vine Growth Type: Semi-determinate
Vine Growth Habit: Bushy
Plant size: Dwarf (1 ft)
Leaf type: Regular
Leaf Coverage: Good
Maturity: 67 days
Fruit Observations
Skin colour: Red
Flesh colour: Red
Fruit Shape: Cherry/grape
Fruit Fasciation: Smooth
Fruit Firmness: Medium
Fruit Set: Excellent
Average Fruit Diameter: 0.75"
Average Fruit Length: 1-1.25"
Average Fruit Weight: 9 grams
Affliction Observations
- Prefers warmer, drier weather. Will drop fruit if it's cool and wet.
Other Observations
History
- Donated to the USDA National Germplasm System in 1965 Geary, OK, USA. The original entry is as follows:
G. 13726. 'Hardin's Miniature'. Presented by M. Hardin, Geary, Okla. Plant determinate, dwarf, very compact, 18 by 33 cm. Fruit oval, 3.5 by 2.0 cm., 9 g., red, 3 locules, nipple at blossom end, seedy, juicy, drop from plant; maturity 67 days, nonuniform ripening. [1]
