PILOT (STANDARD)
Picking date:
Mid-season
Fruit size:
75/85
Uses:
suitable variety for organic orchards due to its good tolerance to pests and diseases. Good variety for farm shops too because of its good eating qualities
Blossom date:
Early (a few days before Gala)
Pollinator :
Crimson Crisp® Coop 39, Opal® UEB 32642
Vigour:
weak to average
Time till first cropping / yields:
rapid / good yields
Susceptibility to alternate bearing / thinning :
low susceptibility to alternate bearing / average thinning
Susceptibility / resistance to diseases:
very tolerant to scab and meldew
Skin / shape:
orange red (50%) on a green yellow background
Flesh / taste:
firm, sweet and acidic
Storage potential:
very good taste
