If you want a long harvest season, this is a top choice. Malta Black starts ripening fruit early and goes all season long. The fruit in this photo ripened in ground for me after the previous season's growth died fully back to the ground. It's a winner for cold climates and short seasons.
If you want a long harvest season, this is a top choice. Malta Black starts ripening fruit early and goes all season long. The fruit in this photo ripened in ground for me after the previous season's growth died fully back to the ground. It's a winner for cold climates and short seasons.
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