Williams
Variety description
Origin:
English variety mentionned since 1796
Picking date:
mid-August
Fruit size:
average
Uses:
very popular variety for transformation and early fruit sales
Tree
Blossom date:
diploid variety with good quality pollen and a late blossom date
Pollinator:
Confsrence, Comice and its mutants, Concorde
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Type of tree:
semi upright tree
Vigour:
rather vigorous on quince
Productivite:
rather rapid on Quince, BA 29, Sydo and Adam's. Bad compatibility with Quince C
Time till first cropping:
average / thinning neccesary in case of heavy crop load
Susceptibility to alternate bearing / thinning:
average
Susceptibility / resistance to diseases:
susceptible to fireblight and scab
Susceptibility / resistance to diseases:
average
Eclaircissage:
thinning neccesary in case of heavy crop load
Fruit
Skin / shape:
pear shaped, rather thick and symetric with an upright thick peduncle. Green skin at harvest and yellow when fruit is ripe. Smooth and shiny skin
Flesh / taste:
rather fine and melting flesh, juicy and sweet with typical flavours, much appreciated by consumers
Storage potential:
5 to 6 weeks before the eating qualities disappear. Very resistant to bruising and transport
Group:
Williams
