Royal Braeburn
Interesting selection for Northern Europe because of its attractive appearance with rapid production entry.
Parents:
Mutation von Braeburn aus Neu Zeeland
Growth:
medium to slow growing, comparable with standard Braeburn,
shoot growth: Type III (falling growth)
Blossom:
Blossom time medium to late, regular and very dense blossom beset, diploid.
Pollinator varieties: Granny Smith, Gala, Idared etc.
(Red Delicious -30% Malus Golden Gem +70%, Malus INRA® Perpetu (-s-) Evereste)
Ripeness:
Late variety, fruit ripe for picking mid until the end of October, ripe for consumption, comparable to Lochbui.
Storage:
in cold storage unitl March, and up to June in CA-storage (CA = Controlled Atmosphere)
Appearance:
fruit medium-sized to large, excellent coloration: light to purple, striped, very attractive
Quality:
fruit pulp: very firm (to the bite) and crisp, typical of Braeburn
Taste:
juicy, sweet, sourishsourish, fine aroma
Crop yield:
Fast production entry, excellent yield, slightly susceptible to alternate bearing.
Special notes:
Prone to bitter pit, if the tree does not bring enough yield. Medium degree of susceptibility to scab. Slight thinning recommended.
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