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It's self fertile, it produces early, and it's known for genuinely high sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Growing it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a strong grower that establishes easily and starts fruiting sooner than a lot of varieties. Because it's self fertile, you'll get fruit from a single plant, which is a big part of what makes it so beginner friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍉 The fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get deep red flesh with a sweet, rich flavor that's a world away from the bland, watery fruit most people know from the grocery store. Once it's established it fruits consistently, so it earns its spot year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e😋 Taste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandy-sweet and rich with a clean berry finish. 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