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| Zone:
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5 - 8
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| Ripens:
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Last week of July
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| Fertility:
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Needs a pollinator - Stella, Bing, Van, Vista,
Napoleon, Valera, Vandalay
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| Top
10 Ranking:
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# 4
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| Skin
Colour:
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Very dark red
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| Flesh:
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Black. One of the softer varieties.
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| Flavour:
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Sweet. Has some tartness to it.
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| Usage:
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Excellent for fresh eating, and pastries
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| Storage:
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10 days refrigerated. Several months when properly frozen.
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| Notes:
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Not suited to regions with warm winters. Also intolerant of
frost, deep freezes, and intense heat. Fruit attains colour before maturity,
though it does display some resistance to rain-splitting.
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