Abu Rawan
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| Abu Rawan | |
|---|---|
| Maturity | midseason |
| Growth habit | det. |
| Leaf type | regular |
| Fruit color | red |
| Fruit shape | globe, round |
| Fruit size | small |
| Fruit type | salad |
| Variety type | open-pollinated |
| Country | Iraq |
History
- From Iraq, collected by Iraqi seed saver and collector Nael Aziz from France.
- Named for the one-time caretaker of the greenhouses at the Agricultural College at Al Ghraib, Iraq. Maintained in cultivation in private gardens there since the 1970s.
- Introduced commercially in North America by Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds in 2012.
Picture Gallery
Mehmet Oztan, Ph.D., Tampa, Florida: Abu Rawan - plant. April 24, 2012.
Mehmet Oztan, Ph.D., Tampa, Florida: Abu Rawan - plant. April 24, 2012.
Mehmet Oztan, Ph.D., Tampa, Florida: Abu Rawan - baby fruit. May 5, 2012.
Mehmet Oztan, Ph.D., Tampa, Florida: Abu Rawan - ripe fruit. May 31, 2012.
Seed Availability
| Year | Commercial Vendors | Seed Savers Yearbook (Member listings) | Seeds of Diversity (Member listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | . | . | |
| 2017 | . | . | |
| 2016 | . | . | |
| 2015 | . | . | |
| 2014 | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds - new | . | . |
| 2013 | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds | . | . |
| 2012 | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds - new | . | . |
| 2011 | 0 | . | |
| 2010 | 0 | . | |
| 2009 | 0 | . | |
| 2008 | 0 | . | |
| 2007 | 0 | . |