Pale green becoming bright yellow when ripe, fine russet in stem cavity. Sweet creamy flesh, crisp and very juicy, with tendency to soften in storage or if allowed to get overripe on tree.
Common Uses
Origin
West Virginia, USA, 1890
Pollination
Partially self-fertile (esp at low temps), Red Delicious, Redfree, Granny Smith, Jonathon, Tigress, Fuji. About 140-150 days from full bloom to start of harvest.
Chill Hours
Medium, 600 - 700 hours
Blossom Time
Mid-season
Harvest Time
-6 days Red Delicious, mid-March in central Victoria.
Production Notes
Partial spur and partial tip bearer. Moderately vigorous spreading tree, readily produces fruiting spurs. Good cropper, regularly produces heavy crops. Fruit has very long stems which can make picking difficult. Moderate frost hardiness. Grow well in USDA zones 3 to 9.
Disease Susceptibility
Susceptible to bitter pit, can be susceptible to powdery mildew and black spot (apple scab)
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