DALICLASS P.V.R.
Variety description
Origin:
Cross of Elstar x Pilot, France
Breeder:
Dalival
Licence holder:
Dalival
Picking date:
7/10 days after Gala
Fruit size:
70/85
Uses:
This easy to produce variety with exceptional flavours is convenient for both supermarkets and farm shops. In France and in Germany, the variety is released under a selected distribution scheme. Possible exemption for direct sale, limited to 500 trees
Tree
Blossom date:
Mid-season (as for Golden Delicious)
Pollinator:
Gala, Braeburn, Granny Smith, Flandres Cox, Golden Delicious or any other diploid variety with the same blossom date
Pollinisé par:
Type of tree:
type III (Golden Delicious). Open tree, easy to grow. The apples inside the tree colour as well as the ones outside
Vigour:
average (as for Golden Delicious)
Time till first cropping / yields:
rapid / good to very good yields, very consistent crops
Susceptibility to alternate bearing / thinning:
not susceptible to alternate bearing / very easy thinning
Susceptibility / resistance to diseases:
moderately susceptible to common strains of scab and low susceptibility to powdery mildew
Fruit
Skin / shape:
very attractive bicoloured apple
Flesh / taste:
crisp, juicy, acidic with many flavours
Storage potential:
end of February in cold store, end of April in CA storage
Storage (Cold storage):
end of February in cold store
Storage (CA):
end of April in CA storage
