GALAVAL C.O.V.
Origin:
Sport of Galaxy, France
Picking date:
Early
Fruit size:
65/80
Uses:
interesting sport of Gala for areas where the conditions for colour are difficult, such as Southern Europe. Lower picking costs. Better grade-outs
Blossom date:
mid season (as for Golden Delicious)
Pollinator :
Braeburn, Granny Smith, Cox, Fuji, Golden Delicious, Idared or any other diploid variety with the same blossom date. Malus Golden Gem, Malus INRA® Baugene®
Vigour:
average
Time till first cropping / yields:
rapid / good yields
Susceptibility to alternate bearing / thinning :
low susceptibility to alternate bearing / difficult thinning
Susceptibility / resistance to diseases:
susceptible to scab and canker
Skin / shape:
intensive red colour with stripes
Flesh / taste:
excellent colour level (redder than Buckeye® Gala Simmons)
Storage potential:
crisp, juicy and sweet
