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Andromeda
Alycha
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Fruit Color
Dark Purple
Fruit Weight
30-50
Flavor
Sour-sweet
Ripening Period
Late
About product
A late-ripening, versatile variety that combines deep violet color with exceptional storage durability.
Fruit Color
Dark Purple
Fruit Weight
30-50
Flavor
Sour-sweet
Ripening Period
Late
Description
Late-Season Perfection
The «Andromeda» cherry plum is a distinguished product of the Nikita Botanical Gardens, developed by L.A. Lukicheva and A.A. Richter. This variety fills a critical gap in the fruit harvest calendar, ripening late in the season to ensure a fresh supply of stone fruit when others are no longer available.
Key Attributes and Culinary Utility
- Fruit Profile: The fruits are deep violet, weighing between 30 and 50 grams, with a firm skin that contributes to their excellent shelf life.
- Taste: A classic, balanced sweet-and-sour profile that performs exceptionally well in both fresh consumption and culinary processing.
- Storage: Superior storage capacity sets this variety apart from its peers, making it a reliable choice for long-term enjoyment.
Why Choose Andromeda?
«Andromeda» is aimed at growers who prioritize shelf life and quality. Unlike many delicate early-ripening varieties, these fruits handle transportation and storage with ease, making them ideal for those who process their harvest over several weeks. While its late-season nature is a significant advantage, prospective growers should be mindful of its sensitivity to spring frosts—a trait common to its southern breeding origins—and the need for proper pollination partners. This variety is perfect for gardeners and small-scale farmers looking for a high-quality, durable fruit that extends the season without compromising on flavor or marketability.
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Fruit Color
Fruit Color
The fruit color of tomato varieties is influenced by the combination of skin and flesh color. Some varieties have transparent skin, others — yellow. When combined differently, the fruits can acquire quite diverse colors. The fruit color is affected by pigments (lycopene) and thei... |
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Fruit Weight
Fruit Weight
Tomato fruits are classified by weight as: very small — less than 20 grams; small — 20 — 50 grams; medium — 50 — 100 grams; large — 100 — 200 grams; very large — more than 200 grams. |
30-50 |
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| Catalog | Catalog → Alycha |
| Originator | NBS-NNC of RAS |
| Originator | Фгбун Ордена Трудового Красного Знамени Никитский Ботанический Сад-национальный Научный Центр Ран |
| Originator | Лукичёва Любовь Алексеевна |
| Originator | Рихтер Александр Александрович |
| Originator | Gorina Valentina Milentevna |
| Originator | Поляниченко Екатерина Васильевна |
| Originator | FGBUN 'ORDENA TRUDOVOGO KRASNOGO ZNAMENI NIKITSKIJ BOTANIChESKIJ SAD-NATSIONAL'NYJ NAUChNYJ TSENTR RAN' |
| Originator | LUKIChYoVA LYuBOV' ALEKSEEVNA |
| Country | Russia |
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