Testing
Mahana Red
Tree Characteristics
| Chilling requirement | Medium to High |
| Vigour | Moderate to strong |
| Growth habit | Semi upright |
| Crotch angles | Medium |
| Tree size | Medium |
| Flowering | 3rd week October (Witzenberg Valley, Ceres) |
| Full bloom | 4th week October (Witzenberg Valley, Ceres) |
| Flower shape | Rocaseous |
| Pollen compatibility | Self-fertile |
| Bearing habit | Spurs and shoots |
| Disease susceptibility (Normal sprays) | Normal |
Thinning
| Pollinator | Golden Delicious, Hillieri |
| Fruit set | Good |
| Blossom or fruit | Fruit |
| Intensity of flowers | High |
Fruit Characteristics
| Harvest date (first pick) | Mid to end of March (Witzenberg Valley, Ceres) |
| Control cultivar | Braeburn |
| Production (kg/tree) | Very good |
| Fruit size distribution | Medium |
| Shape | Globose to Flat Globose |
| Skin colour | Brilliant red with white spots |
| Flesh colour | Cream |
| Eating quality | Fragrant, sub acid, crisp apple |
| Texture | Fine |
| Storage ability | Very good |
Info
| Released to industry | Yes |
| Fruit type | Apples |
| Selection No | - |
| Usage | Fresh |
| Origin | Waimea Nurseries, New Zealand |
| Owner | - |
| S.A. License | SAPO Trust |
| PBR Granted | Yes |