CANOPY P.V.R. applied for
Variety description
Breeder:
IFO
Licence holder:
IFO
Picking date:
Granny Smith
Fruit size:
70/80
Uses:
Canopy is a scab resistant, juicy apple with modern texture.
Tree
Pollinator:
under observation. S2S23
Vigour:
average
Time till first cropping / yields:
rapid / good yields
Susceptibility to alternate bearing / thinning:
not reported
Susceptibility / resistance to diseases:
resistance to common scab strains (Vf / Rvi 6 gene)
Fruit
Skin / shape:
truncate conical, atractive, shiny green fruit with blush similar to Granny Smith and little russet located around the lenticels.
Flesh / taste:
juicy and crisp, with some acidity and with higher sugar level than Granny and more complex aromas.
Storage potential:
4 to 5 mois in normal cold store / under evaluation for CA storage
Storage (Cold storage):
4 to 5 mois in normal cold store
Storage (CA):
under evaluation for CA storage
