Russian commercial variety bred by Seedfest, 1988. Named after Count Alexeis Orlov, a famous Russian horticulturist and war hero.

Large orange fruit weighing 300 to 500 grams and +/- 10 cm in diameter, round, slightly flattened beefsteak type with more or less rounded and ribbed shoulders.

Juicy orange beef flesh, multiloges, small, containing a thick gel. Excellent, sweet and balanced flavour on a par with its cousin "Yellow Brandywine".

A large growing plant with generous seasonal production and potato like foliage.

Naturally adapted to cool summer and/or short season regions.