ROMAN CANDLE
Origin USA. Fruit of 100 to 150 grams, elongated and cylindrical plum type, banana shape of 7 to 12 cm .
Variety developed by John Swenson, from an "off-type" of Speckled Roman (a cross between Banana Legs and Antique Roman, which explains the colour).
Synonyms: Roman candle - Roman candle.
Fruit of 100 to 150 grams, plum/chilli type, elongated and cylindrical in shape of a banana, 7 to 12 cm long, ending with a large nipple. Bright yellow skin with a waxed appearance.
Firm and consistent flesh, usually "dry", with no gel and very few seeds.
Variety intended for drying and/or cooking.
A large plant with wispy foliage and good production in the second half of the season and until the frosts.
Caracteristics
| Caliber | Small to medium |
|---|---|
| Color | Yellow |
| Form | Oval-Plum-Elongated |
| Earliness | Late |
| Climate | All |
| Foliage | Régular |
| Growing | Indeterminate |
| Height | + or - 1.8m |
| Origin | USA |
