Fedco Seeds says: "Buttery yellow glossy 5–7" straight fruits are more than just pretty. Fruiting starts early and keeps going, with 10–15 beauties per plant. Open habit with truly spineless petioles means easy painless picking. Best of all, Blonde won our staff taste test for its sweetness and texture. Proved its resistance to powdery mildew in summer 2021, remaining relatively healthy as other varieties buckled. Another fine breeding achievement by the late Brent Loy at the University of New Hampshire."