PILOT DALIRENE
Variety description
Origin:
Red sport of Pilot, Germany
Breeder:
Pilnitz research station
Licence holder:
Davodeau Ligonnière / Starfruit
Picking date:
Mid-season
Fruit size:
75/85
Uses:
suitable variety for organic orchards due to its good tolerance to pests and diseases. Good variety for farm shops too because of its good eating qualities
Tree
Blossom date:
early (a few days before Gala)
Pollinator:
Crimson Crisp® Coop 39, Opal® UEB 32642
Vigour:
weak to average
Time till first cropping / yields:
rapid / good yields
Susceptibility to alternate bearing / thinning:
low susceptibility to alternate bearing / average thinning
Susceptibility / resistance to diseases:
very tolerant to scab and meldew
Fruit
Skin / shape:
red (90%) on a green yellow background
Flesh / taste:
firm, sweet and acidic; very good taste
Storage potential:
February in cold store, July in CA storage
Storage (Cold storage):
February in cold store
Group:
Pilot
