Tender Perlette.

According to some sources Perlette, while on the face of it ripens early enough to grow outside in this country it is tender so only recommended for inside. This has certainly proved correct from its experience of the recent late frosts we had lately.

Despite all the vines being covered on the frosty nights the Perlette shoots have been badly damaged as you can see here. So even in a polytunnel it can get damaged.

The vine broke bud early and paid the price. It will survive but is an obvious setback for it.

Meanwhile the Muscat Bleu that got exactly the same protection as the Perlette is completely undamaged.

So Muscat Bleu 1, Perlette 0 for now.