GOLDEN REINDERS

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General information

Origin : Sport of Golden Delicious, Netherlands
Licence holder : Dalival
Picking date : Golden Delicious
Fruit size : 70/85
Uses : optimal qualities in mountainous areas, specially adapted to the markets of Northern Europe

Tree description

Blossom date : Mid season (as for Golden Delicious)
Pollinator : Red Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Reine des Reinettes, Canopy, Malus Golden Gem, Malus INRA Baugene
Vigour : average to good
Time till first cropping / yields : very rapid / very good yields in the suitable areas
Susceptibility to alternate bearing / thinning : low susceptibility to alternate bearing / rather easy chemical thinning
Susceptibility / resistance to diseases : susceptible scab,average susceptible to mildew, low susceptibility to canker

Fruit description

Fruit description : smooth, very light lenticels, very susceptible to russetting
Flesh / taste : crisp and juicy; good balance between flavour, sugars and acidity (especially in the adapted areas)
Storage potential : February in cold store, June / July in CA storage

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