Description

From BHRU/Bob Crowder. Akin to Scrosbery Dwarf in flavour & habit, does not need staking. Developed in California in the 1960’s for high intensity direct sowing & machine harvesting. Bob has had it since the 60’s. Drought resistant, suits hot dry conditions. High solids of fruit (7-9%). Makes excellent puree, sauces, processing and also fresh eating, sandwiches. V stands for Verticillium resistant, F for Fusarium resistant. Determinate (single harvest). Interestingly enough, despite its apparent disease resistance, Cynthia King found the plant to be somewhat sickly and susceptible to mould, but says she would grow this variety “solely for the beautiful heat-shaped ‘baubles’ it produced”. From Marian Chick, 2018.