Pink Accordion
From The Populuxe Seed Bank
Grower: Kelly
Year: 2015
Accession: 107
Seed Source: Received from private donor.
Comments:
2015 Later season variety, but produces very impressive large, heavily pleated fruit. Displays more cracking than a regular pleated fruit. Large, impressive size however, really fun. Somewhat similar to 'Tlacolula Ribbed' but much larger. Approx 5 lbs/plant.
Plant Growth Observations
Vine Growth Type: Indeterminate
Vine Growth Habit: Sprawling
Plant size: Large (5 ft)
Leaf type: Regular
Leaf Coverage: Fair
Maturity: Late (87 days)
Fruit Observations
Skin colour: Pink
Flesh colour: Pink
Fruit Shape: Pleated
Fruit Fasciation: Extreme fasciation
Fruit Firmness: Firm
Fruit Set: Moderate
Average Fruit Diameter: 5.5"
Average Fruit Length: 4"
Average Fruit Weight: 400 gr (14 oz)
Affliction Observations
- Susceptible to cracking with uneven watering.
History
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