Neon

Neon is spectacularly bright and special. Translucent glowing flesh, transparent radiant orange, a larger hollow fruit, all contribute a sweet, and sour flavor without spice. Vibrant gloss, and blocky. Thick walls drip tropical fruit aromas, juice, from a quadrilobed and hexagonal tapering funnel. Large fruits weigh 1/3 and ½ pounds, with a reduction in the seed cavity, however, larger seeds are present. Particularly, Neon’s stem and branch strength provide a fruiting structure with minimal pruning or crop support. Smaller leaves, open branches, on plants up to five feet. Compaction of the ground, lack of fertility, and pollination are not a problem in late Summer, or early Autumn. Neon is capable of producing edible fruit in less-than-ideal conditions. Drought, humidity, disease, do not slow Neon down. I found Neon’s parents purely by accident in 2022.