Chalk's Early Jewel

Brightmeadow · October 6, 2008

I was wondering if anyone is familiar with this variety and/or growing it out this year?

It is listed in old catalogues and new ones as being a red variety. However, my fruit have clear skins and are therefore pink, not red. The fruit are similar in colour to Eva Purple Ball, but without the mottling, of course.

So, I do not know if I have the actual Chalk's Early Jewel and it has been mistaken for a red over the years or if there has been a problem with my supplier.

I got the seed from Bill Minkey.

Shirley

October 6, 2008	#1
Brightmeadow Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 65	Chalk's Early Jewel I was wondering if anyone is familiar with this variety and/or growing it out this year? It is listed in old catalogues and new ones as being a red variety. However, my fruit have clear skins and are therefore pink, not red. The fruit are similar in colour to Eva Purple Ball, but without the mottling, of course. So, I do not know if I have the actual Chalk's Early Jewel and it has been mistaken for a red over the years or if there has been a problem with my supplier. I got the seed from Bill Minkey. Shirley