Severnaya Korona
| Severnaya Korona | |
|---|---|
| Maturity | midseason |
| Growth habit | indet. |
| Leaf type | regular |
| Fruit color | pink, red |
| Fruit shape | heart |
| Fruit size | medium |
| Fruit type | slicer, canner |
| Variety type | open-pollinated, commercial |
| Country | Russia |
B.C KO T
- mid-season, indet., regular leaf, wispy foliage, heart shaped meaty red fruits, 6-12 oz, sweet, very good flavor. High yield. The fruits on all plants were red and not pink as Andrey described it.
Seed source:
- BELR BA A 07 (Andrey Baranovski of Minsk, Belarus)/ CV 'Aelita' (Russia)
Year grown: 2010
Location: Zone 7b, PNW, Anmore, BC, Canada (760 ft above sea level)
GERM SC K
- the fruits have not unique shapes, indet., regular leaf
Year: 2010
Location: Quitzdorf am See, Germany
History
- Russian commercial variety sold by Russian seed vendor 'Aelita'.
- Introduced commercially in North America by Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds in 2011.
- The name means 'Northern Crown' or 'Corona Borealis' in Russian.
- Corona Borealis is an old constellation found in the summer skies. Corona Borealis is, according to legend, a crown given to Ariadne in honor of her loyalty to Theseus.
Russian name: Северная Корона
- The name means 'Northern Crown' or 'Corona Borealis' in Russian.
Description in Russian
- (крупноплодный, среднеспелый, индетерминантный). Среднеспелый, высокоурожайный сорт с красивыми плодами в виде короны малинового цвета и отличного вкуса. Рекомендуется для потребления в свежем виде. Урожайный. Масса плода до 600г. Посев на рассаду 15÷20 марта. Высадка рассады с конца мая (когда минует угроза заморозков). Формировать в 2 стебля, подвязывать и пасынковать.
Picture Gallery
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Severnaya Korona - ripe fruit. 2010-09-12.
Klaus-Peter Schurz (GERM SC K). Severnaya Korona - ripe fruit. 2010.
Klaus-Peter Schurz (GERM SC K). Severnaya Korona - ripe fruit. 2010.
Klaus-Peter Schurz (GERM SC K). Severnaya Korona - ripe fruit. 2010.
Klaus-Peter Schurz (GERM SC K). Severnaya Korona - sliced fruit. 2010.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Severnaya Korona - leaf. 2010-07-03.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Severnaya Korona - plant. 2010-07-03.
Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Severnaya Korona - flower. 2010-07-03.
Klaus-Peter Schurz (GERM SC K). Severnaya Korona - flowers. 2010.
Klaus-Peter Schurz (GERM SC K). Severnaya Korona - baby fruit. June 28, 2011.
Klaus-Peter Schurz (GERM SC K). Severnaya Korona - green fruit. 2010.
Seed Availability
| Year | Commercial Vendors | Seed Savers Yearbook (Member listings) | Seeds of Diversity (Member listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | . | . | |
| 2017 | . | . | |
| 2016 | . | . | |
| 2015 | . | . | |
| 2014 | Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds - sold out for 2014 | . | . |
| 2013 | Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds | . | . |
| 2012 | Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds | . | . |
| 2011 | Tatiana's TOMATObase Seeds - new | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | . | |
| 2009 | 0 | . | |
| 2008 | 0 | . | |
| 2007 | 0 | . |