Gradirose
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Tree Characteristics
Chilling requirement | Medium to high |
Vigour | Strong |
Growth habit | Semi-upright |
Crotch angles | - |
Tree size | Medium to Large |
Flowering | 3rd Week of August* |
Full bloom | 2nd week October - Bo Swaarmoed, Ceres |
Flower shape | Rosaceous |
Pollen compatibility | - |
Bearing habit | Spurs / shoots |
Disease susceptibility (Normal sprays) | Normal |
Thinning
Pollinator | - |
Fruit set | Very good |
Blossom or fruit | Fruit |
Intensity of flowers | High |
Fruit Characteristics
Harvest date (first pick) | 1st week in March |
Control cultivar | With Braeburn |
Production (kg/tree) | Good |
Fruit size distribution | Medium to Large |
Shape | Globose Conical |
Skin colour | Pink |
Flesh colour | Cream |
Eating quality | Very Good |
Texture | Crisp |
Storage ability | Medium |