Juna

very early ripening plum of distinctive aroma, with firm (to the bite) fruit pulp; extra suitable for baking and fresh consumption

Parents:

Katinka x Zwintschers Frühe

Growth:

medium strong with flat branch separation, problem-free tree cultivation

Blossom:

medium early, low frost-sensitive; self-fertilising

Ripeness:

very early, together with Herman, about two repicking actions are necessary

Appearance:

dark blue to light violet, longish; fruit pulp yellowish-green to light yellow

Quality:

stone loosens out very well, fruit pulp firm (to the bite) even when fully ripe; best baking quality

Taste:

light sourness with balanced sugar-sourishness-ratio

Crop yield:

early onsetting, high and regular

Special notes:

Sharka (plum pox virus) tolerant and heat resistant; well-suited for baking an extra suitable for fresh comsumption; thinning is recommended for larger fruits; alternative variety to Herman