An old 1800s German heirloom variety from the Black Forest. Introduced by Joe Bratka from seeds brought to the U.S. by Joe’s grandfather. Indeterminate, regular leaf plants produce large crops of dark pink-red, 8 to 16 oz., 3″, with well balanced, delicious flavors. Good disease resistance.

Varieties

Heirloom / Open Pollinated

Fruit Colors

Pink

Flesh Colors

Pink

Fruit Shapes

Oblate

Fruit Sizes

Large

Fruit Weights

8-16 oz

Culinary Uses

Slicer

Maturities

Mid-season

Plant Types

Indeterminate

Origins

Germany

Leaves

Regular

Flavors

Well-balanced