DALICLASS P.V.R.

Variety description

Origin : Cross of Elstar x Pilot, France
Breeder : Dalival
Licence holder : Dalival
Picking date : 7/10 days after Gala
Fruit size : 70/85
Uses : This easy to produce variety with exceptional flavours is convenient for both supermarkets and farm shops. In France and in Germany, the variety is released under a selected distribution scheme. Possible exemption for direct sale, limited to 500 trees

Tree

Blossom date : Mid-season (as for Golden Delicious)
Pollinator : Gala, Braeburn, Granny Smith, Flandres Cox, Golden Delicious or any other diploid variety with the same blossom date
Type of tree : type III (Golden Delicious). Open tree, easy to grow. The apples inside the tree colour as well as the ones outside
Vigour : average (as for Golden Delicious)
Time till first cropping / yields : rapid / good to very good yields, very consistent crops
Susceptibility to alternate bearing / thinning : not susceptible to alternate bearing / very easy thinning
Susceptibility / resistance to diseases : moderately susceptible to common strains of scab and low susceptibility to powdery mildew

Fruit

Skin / shape : very attractive bicoloured apple
Flesh / taste : crisp, juicy, acidic with many flavours
Storage potential : end of February in cold store, end of April in CA storage

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