Another from Oleksiy Kulik’s “My Ukraine” Series.
Kiev, the country's capital, needs no introduction. Kiev Evening is said to be Oleksiy's favourite of the series, and the dusky pink-purple fruits certainly live up to this accolade, being meaty, juicy slicers. The flesh is dense, with few seeds, and the flavour is well balanced, between sweet and savoury. There isn't much tang to there, more complex and rich.
Indeterminate, regular leaf, mid season
Indeterminate plants are vigorous plants with a vining tendency. They set their fruits at intervals along their stems, and will readily grow side shoots and suckers (shoots from ground level). They need good, strong support, and it is advisable to remove the majority of the side shoots and suckers unless you have plenty of space and fertile soil to allow them to grow to their full potential. See the guide on pruning indeterminates in the resources section of the website for tips.
Sow Jan-April indoors
Height band G
10-15 open-pollinated seeds
Another from Oleksiy Kulik’s “My Ukraine” Series.
Kiev, the country's capital, needs no introduction. Kiev Evening is said to be Oleksiy's favourite of the series, and the dusky pink-purple fruits certainly live up to this accolade, being meaty, juicy slicers. The flesh is dense, with few seeds, and the flavour is well balanced, between sweet and savoury. There isn't much tang to there, more complex and rich.
Indeterminate, regular leaf, mid season
Indeterminate plants are vigorous plants with a vining tendency. They set their fruits at intervals along their stems, and will readily grow side shoots and suckers (shoots from ground level). They need good, strong support, and it is advisable to remove the majority of the side shoots and suckers unless you have plenty of space and fertile soil to allow them to grow to their full potential. See the guide on pruning indeterminates in the resources section of the website for tips.
Sow Jan-April indoors
Height band G
10-15 open-pollinated seeds
