CHEERFULL GOLD® NC1 C.O.V.
Origin:
Cross of Cox and Golden Delicious, England
Picking date:
Mid-season
Fruit size:
70/80
Uses:
Cox markets
Blossom date:
Cheerfull Gold® can be sold after Cox due to its better storage potential. Suitable for the North of Europe and in good areas for Cox
Pollinator :
Mid range (diploid variety)
Vigour:
Malus Golden Gem, Malus INRA Baugene® and most other diploids which flower at the same date
Time till first cropping / yields:
average to strong
Susceptibility to alternate bearing / thinning :
rapid / good yields
Susceptibility / resistance to diseases:
low susceptibility to alternate bearing / same thinning as for Golden Delicious
Skin / shape:
low susceptibility to scab and canker
Flesh / taste:
bicoloured with stripes on a yellow/green background
Storage potential:
sweet and sharp with typical Cox flavour
