Shokoladnyi
From The Populuxe Seed Bank
Grower: Kelly
Year: 2012, 2018
Accession: 90
Seed Source: Original seed from Dan & Val McMurray of Wynndel, BC.
Comments:
2018 Did not do well for me this year - not sure if it was the high temps at night, or cool spring, but very little production. Tsygan is the better variety for this area I think, while this variety might be better suited to damper climates. 2 lbs/plant. 2012 Compact, bushy plant. Produces delicious 2" fruit, somewhat similar to Tsygan in growth, but fruit is more red and less brown in colour. Did well even in poor weather and being set out late. Approx 70 days.
Plant Growth Observations
Vine Growth Type: Indeterminate
Vine Growth Habit: Erect
Plant size: Medium (3ft)
Leaf type: Regular
Leaf Coverage: Good
Maturity: Mid (70 days)
Fruit Observations
Skin colour: Black/Brown
Flesh colour: Brown/Green
Fruit Shape: Globular
Fruit Fasciation: Smooth
Fruit Firmness: Medium
Fruit Set: Excellent
Average Fruit Diameter: 2"
Average Fruit Length: 2"
Average Fruit Weight: 113gr (4oz)
Other Observations
- Did well in damper weather.
History
- Russian commercial variety introduced to North America via Andrey Baranovski of Minsk, Belarus.
- Name translates to "Chocolate" from Russian.
