Kootenai
From The Populuxe Seed Bank
| Kootenai | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maturity | Midseason | ||||
| Growth Habit | Determinate | ||||
| Leaf Type | Rugose Leaf | ||||
| Fruit Colour | Red | ||||
| Fruit Shape | Oblate | ||||
| Origin | Russia | ||||
Grower: Kelly
Year: 2014
Accession: 91
Seed Source: Obtained at Seedy Saturday, Nelson, BC (2010).
Comments:
2014 Good flavour, reliable early production. Plant would be good for pots/container/small space gardening due to its small size, just shy of a dwarf size. Some green shouldering. 3lb per plant.
Plant Growth Observations
Vine Growth Type: Determinate
Vine Growth Habit: Erect
Plant size: Small (1.75ft)
Leaf type: Rugose
Leaf Coverage: Good
Maturity: 80 days
Fruit Observations
Skin colour: Red
Flesh colour: Red
Fruit Shape: Oblate
Fruit Fasciation: Slight fasciation
Fruit Firmness: Firm
Fruit Set: Good
Average Fruit Diameter: 2.5"
Average Fruit Length: 1.75"
Average Fruit Weight: 70g (2.5oz)
Other Observations
- Excellent for container & small space gardening.
- Doesn't like to be kept too wet.
History
- Brought from Russia by Doukhobor immigrants to the Kootenays of BC. Original Russian name is unknown.
