Sweetheart
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Tree Characteristics
Chilling requirement | High ± 1000 ICU |
Vigour | Strong |
Growth habit | Spreading |
Crotch angles | Semi Spreading |
Tree size | Medium to Large |
Flowering | 3rd Week of August* |
Full bloom | 4th Week of August* |
Flower shape | Rosaceous |
Pollen compatibility | Self-Fruitful |
Bearing habit | One-year old Shoots and Spurs |
Disease susceptibility (Normal sprays) | Normal to High |
Thinning
Pollinator | N/A |
Fruit set | Good |
Blossom or fruit | - |
Intensity of flowers | Medium to High |
Fruit Characteristics
Harvest date (first pick) | 3th Week December* |
Control cultivar | - |
Production (kg/tree) | Productive |
Fruit size distribution | 23mm (Average cheek diameter) |
Shape | Heart shaped |
Skin colour | Dark Red |
Flesh colour | Pink |
Eating quality | Sweet, 19-23°Brix |
Texture | Firm |
Storage ability | Good, Long storage ability |