Roodnerf

Green buds are typically firm and elliptic in shape. Variable for bud density and bud size. Some plants have a high number of buds, while others had very few. Most plants have about 75% of the stems bearing buds, but can be as low as 50% of stems. Plants 39-54" tall, 18-37.5" in diameter. Variation in stem and petiole color from light green to green with purple blush. Leaves green, orbicular, with a crenate margin. Thick, blistered leaves are glaucus and horizontal. Leaf retention on stems is low. Long season plants. Low productivity in 2025 at Heritage Farm. Given to SSE in 2004 by Exchange lister Beverly Koch (OR KO B) who acquired the variety from Territorial Seed Co. of Oregon. SSE Accession # 106589