LAFAYETTE P.V.R.
Variety description
Origin:
Cross of Goldrush® Coop38 x Pristine
Breeder:
Dr Janick
Licence holder:
IFO
Picking date:
Early
Fruit size:
70/85
Uses:
Very interesting early variety, both for its agronomic and eating qualities. For early sales. Suitable for organic orchards
Tree
Blossom date:
Middle to late
Pollinator:
Golden Delicious, Gala, Crimson Crisp® Coop 39, Golden Orange, Malus Golden Gem, Malus INRA Baugene®, Malus Bauflor®
Vigour:
average (use rootstock such as M9 Pajam® 2 Cepiland or M9 Emla)
Time till first cropping / yields:
rapid / good yields
Susceptibility to alternate bearing / thinning:
low susceptibility to alternate bearing / easy thinning
Susceptibility / resistance to diseases:
not susceptible to scab
Fruit
Skin / shape:
very attractive yellow
Flesh / taste:
fine, crisp and very juicy; aromatic fruit, sweet with a hint of acidity, very good eating quality
Storage potential:
1 to 1.5 months in cold storage, CA storage not applicable
Storage (Cold storage):
1 to 1.5 months in cold storage
