VISHNEVYI
Punica granatum cultivar(under evaluation)
Syn.
"Cherry, DPUN 116,"
Origin
Russia, a hybrid produced by Dr. Gregory Levin at Garrygala Agricultural Research Station in Turksmenistan.
Type
Sweet-sour, semi-hard seeded
Description
Medium to large, round to square shaped fruit. The skin is pale yellow blushed with red. The arils are large, dark red and juicy. It has a pleasant sweet-sour taste. The seeds are small and hard.
Ripens
From March(mainly dependent on weather conditions)
Uses
*Juicing and fresh eating.
Notes
Height and spread: +3m x +3m
*An attractive, compact growing plant with a dense canopy of fresh green leaves.
*It is a vigorous, strong, bushy growing plant.
*Tolerates moderate to severe frost when established.
*A productive and good bearer.
*Excellent variety for juicing with an excellent, quality taste.