It’s a Monster. A Monster!
The result of some interesting cross-pollination found at one of the farm stands at the Farmers Market this afternoon. I’ve seen some strange mixes in the past but let’s just say I don’t see anyone using this miracle of nature as the basis for a new-fangled variety.
I can just see the catalogue description now: “Long, striped green fruit with golden, disease-like pustules splashed across the surface.”
It’s actually kind of disturbing. In a fascinating way.
August 10th, 2007 at 9:12 am
Lovely word pustules. I guess it’s the only thing catching about it.
August 12th, 2007 at 11:00 am
Are you sure that this is the result of cross pollination? My guess is that it is more likely the result of a viral infection, which often manifests as yellow blotches. Here’s a link:
http://plant-disease.ippc.orst.edu/disease.cfm?RecordID=1036
August 12th, 2007 at 11:15 am
Could be. I did not see the plant so I have no way to know one way or the other. I had a brief exchange with one of the growers but I can’t remember if I brought up cross-pollination or if they did.