INITIAL C.O.V.
Origin:
Cross of Gala x Red Free, France
Picking date:
Early
Fruit size:
70/85
Uses:
suitable variety for organic orchards. For early markets. To be grown in mountainous areas or in the north of Europe
Blossom date:
mid-early (triploid variety)
Pollinator :
Gala, Elstar, Red Idared, Crimson Crisp® Coop39, Goldrush® Delisdor® Coop38
Vigour:
good
Time till first cropping / yields:
rapid / good yields for an early variety
Susceptibility to alternate bearing / thinning :
low to average susceptibility to alternate bearing / easy thinning
Susceptibility / resistance to diseases:
resistant to the common scab strains (gen Vf), low to average susceptibility to meldew
Skin / shape:
bicoloured orange red
Flesh / taste:
crisp, juicy with good balance between sugar and acidity
Storage potential:
2 to 3 months depending on the maturity at picking, CA storage not applicable
