Samar Native

   From the Philippines. Seed collected in Basey, Samar at a small roadside market in 2011. Modestly sized plants produce a moderate fruitset of small, ruffled, red fruit. The flavor has a balanced start but a tart, assertive finish that seems concentrated around the skin. Most likely a local landrace that has adopted over the years to flourish in a tropical setting. These also grew well in the far less adversarial growing conditions of upstate New York and, not surprisingly, were one of the few varieties that never split after heavy rain. A charming little plant with bold tasting fruit.