INITIAL P.V.R.

Variety description

Origin : Cross of Gala x Red Free, France
Breeder : INRA
Licence holder : Novadi
Picking date : Early
Fruit size : 70/85
Uses : suitable variety for organic orchards. For early markets. To be grown in mountainous areas or in the north of Europe

Tree

Blossom date : mid-early (triploid variety)
Pollinator : Gala, Elstar, Red Idared, Crimson Crisp® Coop39, Goldrush® Delisdor® Coop38
Vigour : good
Time till first cropping / yields : rapid / good yields for an early variety
Susceptibility to alternate bearing / thinning : low to average susceptibility to alternate bearing / easy thinning
Susceptibility / resistance to diseases : resistant to the common scab strains (gen Vf), low to average susceptibility to meldew

Fruit

Skin / shape : bicoloured orange red
Flesh / taste : crisp, juicy with good balance between sugar and acidity
Storage potential : 2 to 3 months depending on the maturity at picking, CA storage not applicable

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