SEKZIE P.V.R.
Variety description
Origin:
Sport of Cripps Pink, New Zealand
Breeder:
M Mawley
Licence holder:
Star Fruits / EVI
Picking date:
Late season
Fruit size:
70/80
Uses:
Sekzie is a very attractive variety which differs of any other variety because of its attractive colour and its good taste. Variety released under a selected distribution network scheme
Tree
Blossom date:
2 days before Golden Delicious
Pollinator:
Braeburn, Granny Smith, Idared, Malus INRA Perpetu® Evereste
Vigour:
average
Time till first cropping / yields:
rapid / very good yields
Susceptibility to alternate bearing / thinning:
low susceptibility to alternate bearing / easy thinning
Susceptibility / resistance to diseases:
susceptible to scab and bruising
Fruit
Skin / shape:
light red (>80%) on a yellow-green background
Flesh / taste:
crisp, sweet with a hint of acidity
Storage potential:
very good, March in cold store, end of May in CA storage
Storage (Cold storage):
very good, March in cold store
Group:
Cripps Pink
