Lost Marbles
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| Lost Marbles | |
|---|---|
| Maturity | midseason |
| Growth habit | indet. |
| Leaf type | regular |
| Fruit color | purple, black |
| Fruit shape | cherry |
| Fruit size | small |
| Fruit type | cherry |
| Variety type | open-pollinated |
| Country | Ongwerah, USA |
PA SE P
- Although the sugar content is insane, the real strength of this unique flavored cherry is the disease resistance. Very low stress from serious fungal diseases. They are prolific and very sweet, and the plant does not get out of control. LB res, EB res, Septoria res, Fusarium res.
Seed source:
Year grown: 2014
Location: Zone 5b, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (1000 feet above sea level)
History
- An accidental hybrid captured by Phil Seneca of Good Mind Seeds .
- Introgression of multiple wild species.
- Released in 2015 by Good Mind Seeds .
Picture Gallery
Phil Seneca, Good Mind Seeds . Lost Marbles - ripe fruit.
Phil Seneca, Good Mind Seeds . Lost Marbles - sliced fruit.
Seed Availability
| Year | Commercial Vendors | Seed Savers Yearbook (Member listings) | Seeds of Diversity (Member listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | . | . | |
| 2017 | . | . | |
| 2016 | Casey's Heirloom Tomatoes of Airdrie - "new" | . | . |
| 2015 | Good Mind Seeds - new | . | . |
| 2014 | . | . | |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | . | |
| 2009 | 0 | . | |
| 2008 | 0 | . | |
| 2007 | 0 | . |
Facts about Lost MarblesRDF feed
| Country | Ongwerah, USA + |
| Fruit color | purple + and black + |
| Fruit shape | cherry + |
| Fruit size | small + |
| Fruit type | cherry + |
| Growth habit | indet. + |
| History | * An accidental hybrid captured by Phil Seneca of Good Mind Seeds .
|
| Leaf | regular + |
| Maturity | midseason + |
| Member code | PA SE P + |
| Variety type | open-pollinated + |
| Vendor | Good Mind Seeds + and Casey's Heirloom Tomatoes of Airdrie + |