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LARGE RED
Very old US variety. Red fruit of 150 to 300 grams, strongly grooved/ribbed and flattened.
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A heirloom and historical variety dating from the 1830s, the most widely grown variety in the USA before the Civil War. Listed in 1843 in the "Shaker" seed catalogue.
Synonyms: Shaker's large red.
Red fruit weighing 150-300 grams and 10-12 cm in diameter, strongly grooved/ribbed and flattened, sometimes with rounded or even curved shoulders for larger sizes.
Flesh with half-hollow cavities, ideal for making stuffing. Complex flavour, rich, sweet but also slightly acidic.
Good production in the second half of the season.
Caracteristics
| Caliber | Medium to big |
|---|---|
| Color | Red |
| Form | Flattened, Ribbed |
| Earliness | Late |
| Climate | All |
| Foliage | Régular |
| Growing | Indeterminate |
| Height | + or - 1.8m |
| Origin | UK, USA |
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Seed Bag Capacity
Bags contain 15 to 20 seeds unless otherwise specified for rare varieties.
Minimum Order
The minimum order on our store is €10. (plus delivery)