VALSTAR C.O.V.
Origin:
Sport of Elstar found by Mr. Charles André
Picking date:
Early
Fruit size:
65/80
Uses:
Especially adapted for early markets in the North of Europe or for orchards in the North East of France
Blossom date:
Mid range (4 days before Golden Delicious)
Pollinator :
Cox, Gala, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Malus Golden Gem, Malus INRA® Baugene, any diploid variety with the same blossom date
Vigour:
strong (use rootstocks such as M9 
Time till first cropping / yields:
Pajam® 
Susceptibility to alternate bearing / thinning :
1Lancep, M9 NAKB or M9 T337)
Susceptibility / resistance to diseases:
rapid / average yields
Skin / shape:
susceptible to alternate bearing / needs to be thinned well
Flesh / taste:
average susceptibility to scab
Storage potential:
very intense red on a large part of the fruit
