Chalk’s Early Jewel
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Heirloom introduced in 1910. Created by James Chalk of Norristown, PA, introduced in 1899. Indeterminate plants that yield heavy crops of 6 oz., smooth, round, red globes that are solidly meaty, with only a few small seed-cells, and of remarkably fine sweet flavor with balanced acidity.
- Varieties
- Heirloom / Open Pollinated
- Fruit Colors
- Red
- Flesh Colors
- Red
- Fruit Shapes
- Oblate
- Fruit Sizes
- Medium / Saladette
- Fruit Weights
- 6 oz
- Culinary Uses
- Salad
- Maturities
- Mid-season
- Plant Types
- Indeterminate
- Leaves
- Regular
- Flavors
- Acidic / Sweet / Well-balanced