Loch Ness

Loch NessA berry which extends over a long period, fruit is Large, glossy black and blunt-conical in shape. Firm and pleasantly sharp flavour. Excellent storage capability.

Parentage

Complex, from tetraploid North American varieties and SCRI breeding material.

Season

Extends over a long period. Ripens about half its crop in August in England.

Plant Habit

Vigorous, sturdy shoots. Spine-free, semi-erect becoming more erect in older plants. Fruiting laterals usually about 30 cm long, strong but flexible and with white flowers.

Fruit

Large, glossy black and blunt-conical in shape. Firm and pleasantly sharp flavour. Excellent storage capability.

Pest and Disease Tolerance

No exceptional susceptibilities have been identified.

Fruit yield

High, comparable to those cv Bedford Giant.

Fruit size

4 - 6 g