About Gruschevij
Russian origin. The name can be translated as ‘Pear-shaped’ from Russian, and refers to the fruit shape which resembles a pear.
Indeterminate, regular leaf plant produces very high yields of 1-4 oz., lovely red, pear-shaped fruits, some with slightly ruffled shoulders, others are smooth, with green shoulders that disappear when fully ripe. Fruits grow in clusters of 3-8. Very meaty flesh and few seeds. Very good sweet flavor. Excellent canner or paste tomato, but also good fresh. Very good keeper.
- Varieties
- Heirloom / Open Pollinated
- Fruit Colors
- Red
- Flesh Colors
- Red
- Fruit Shapes
- Plum/Pear/Piriform / Ribbed
- Fruit Sizes
- Medium / Small
- Fruit Weights
- 1-4 oz
- Culinary Uses
- Paste / Sauce / Canner / Salad
- Maturities
- Mid-season
- Plant Types
- Indeterminate
- Origins
- Russia
- Leaves
- Regular
- Flavors
- Sweet