Red Giant

Orig. in Monticello, Minn., by Marion Hagerstrom. Introd. in 1968. Plant patent 2884; 6 May 1969; assigned to Stark Bros. Nurseries & Orchards Co., Louisiana, Mo. Red Rich × Midland. Cross made in 1959, selected in 1961. <b>Fruit:</b> large; wedge shaped; skin glossy, bright red, attractive; achenes depressed; flesh red, firm, texture fine, juicy, flavor excellent; ripens midseason 15 to 25 June; for fresh fruit or processing. <b>Plant:</b> large; vigorous; hardy; productive.