GOLDOR
Origin:
cross of Eltar and Golden Delicious
Picking date:
Mid-season
Fruit size:
70/80
Uses:
excellent yellow variety which can be eaten at harvest
Blossom date:
mid season (as for Golden Delicious)
Pollinator :
Red Delicious, Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji, Reine des Reinettes, Malus INRA Perpetu® Evereste, Malus Golden Gem, Malus INRA Baugene
Vigour:
average
Time till first cropping / yields:
rapid / good yields
Susceptibility to alternate bearing / thinning :
average susceptibility to alternate bearing / average thinning. Hand thinning required early July
Susceptibility / resistance to diseases:
average susceptibility to scab and meldew
Skin / shape:
golden yellow
Flesh / taste:
juicy, sweet and sour with much flavour
Storage potential:
3 to 4 months in cold storage, CA storage not applicable