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Heirloom, possibly a cultivar of Physalis alkekengi, Chinese lantern. Plants are similar except Indian Raspberry doesn't have the bright calyxes, they just brown and die when the fruit is ripe.
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Overall: (3.5 Stars)
Taste: (3.0 Stars)
Yield: (3.5 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (3.5 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 2
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 11/27/2014 by
CCE Oneida County
- An intermediate gardener
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Oneida, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Not certain this variety is correct; plants supplied by Cornell. Large, attractive plants, that eventually need support. Extremely long period to mature; only a few fruits appeared to be fully ripe. Wonderful aroma. |
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Reviewed on 12/16/2004 by
Beezoo
- An experienced gardener
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Tompkins, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| This very unusual variety has the same growth habit and leaf type as Chinese Lantern, but is amazingly delicious. Unlike any other fruit you have tasted, a cross between pineapple, raspberry, and husk tomato. Maybe. Haven't found any other record of it on the Web. Slow grower, wants to be started early March and potted on at least once, do not let it get rootbound or it won't recover, won't fruit in time before frost. Not like a regular tomatillo that will fruit in a plug tray. No pest issues, seems resistant to early/late blights and fruit rots. Can't recommend enough due to outstanding eating quality. With time, yield and season length could be improved. |
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