Old Russian variety, bred by Michurinsk State Agricultural University. From Gerhard Bohl’s collection, T 979.
First offered in the Seed Savers 1992 Yearbook by Åke Truedsson of Klagshamn, Sweden as Tambovskii.
Compact, determinate, regular leaf plants produce early and copious amounts of 3-5 oz., round, red, juicy fruits with well-balanced, invigorating flavors. A good choice for salads and farmers markets.

Varieties

Heirloom / Open Pollinated

Fruit Colors

Red

Flesh Colors

Red

Fruit Shapes

Oblate

Fruit Sizes

Saladette / Small

Fruit Weights

3-5 oz

Culinary Uses

Salad / Slicer

Maturities

Early

Plant Types

Determinate

Origins

Russia

Leaves

Regular

Flavors

Well-balanced