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Each plant produces up to three large fruits, weighing around 300g, with a deliciously sweet flavour that’s best savoured fresh from the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is resistant to powdery mildew, ensuring crops stay healthy and productive right through to harvest. 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