LAFAYETTE P.V.R.

Variety description

Origin : Cross of Goldrush® Coop38 x Pristine
Breeder : Dr Janick
Licence holder : IFO
Picking date : Early
Fruit size : 70/85
Uses : Very interesting early variety, both for its agronomic and eating qualities. For early sales. Suitable for organic orchards

Tree

Blossom date : Middle to late
Pollinator : Golden Delicious, Gala, Crimson Crisp® Coop 39, Golden Orange, Malus Golden Gem, Malus INRA Baugene®, Malus Bauflor®
Vigour : average (use rootstock such as M9 Pajam® 2 Cepiland or M9 Emla)
Time till first cropping / yields : rapid / good yields
Susceptibility to alternate bearing / thinning : low susceptibility to alternate bearing / easy thinning
Susceptibility / resistance to diseases : not susceptible to scab

Fruit

Skin / shape : very attractive yellow
Flesh / taste : fine, crisp and very juicy; aromatic fruit, sweet with a hint of acidity, very good eating quality
Storage potential : 1 to 1.5 months in cold storage, CA storage not applicable

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