Chocolate, Prof. Meader's

Bell type. Plants are 20-34" tall. Green stems with dark purple nodes. Sparse pubescence on leaves and stems. White flowers. Immature green fruit turn to rusty orange-brown, then dark brown at maturity. Both bell and conic shape, pendant. Fruit are 2.9-4.7" long, 1.8-2.5" wide, 2.6-4.2 oz. Mid-season maturity, high productivity, 40% of plants lodged when grown in 2013 at Heritage Farm. No heat, moderately sweet, standard flavor, thick and juicy walls. SSE Accession # 117877