ROYAL BRAEBURN P.V.R.
Variety description
Origin:
Sport of Braeburn, New Zealand
Breeder:
The François family trust
Licence holder:
Dalival / IFO
Picking date:
10 days after Golden Delicious
Fruit size:
65/80
Uses:
very interesting sport for Northern Europe where the fruit has a very good colour; important stripes resulting in an exceptional appearance
Tree
Blossom date:
As for Granny Smith, 2 days before Golden Delicious
Pollinator:
Granny Smith, Gala, Red delicious, Idared. 30% Malus Golden Gem + 70% Malus INRA® Perpetu® Evereste
Pollinisé par:
Pollinisateur pour:
Vigour:
weak to average
Time till first cropping / yields:
rapid / very good yields
Susceptibility to alternate bearing / thinning:
low susceptibility to alternate bearing / relatively easy thinning
Susceptibility / resistance to diseases:
average susceptibility to scab, susceptible to bitter pit when the crop is low
Fruit
Skin / shape:
very attractive dark red with many stripes
Flesh / taste:
very firm, sweet and sharp taste
Storage potential:
March in cold store, June in CA storage
Storage (Cold storage):
March in cold store
Group:
Braeburn
