Yeah, I'm wondering what the cross between Sungold, an orange small fruit and Cherokee Purple, a larger dark-colored fruit will look like.
I also crossed Sungold with Allred, a new vriety for me this year. So far, most of my attempts seem to have failed in aborted blossoms. Perhaps two or three are hanging in there.
I think I know what I did wrong, so I'll try again. I didn't notice any free-floating pollen, so the males may not have been ready. There were lots of bruises on the female bud, so I was little rough with them. Lastly, I covered them with small zipock bags that let moisture collect and maybe heat as well.
By avoiding those mistakes, I hope to have better luck next try.
-Ed
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