Kieffer
Tree Characteristics
Chilling requirement | Low |
Vigour | Strong |
Growth habit | Upright |
Crotch angles | Medium |
Tree size | Medium |
Flowering | 1st Week September (Elgin, Western Cape) |
Full bloom | 2nd Week September (Elgin, Western Cape) |
Flower shape | Rosaceous |
Pollen compatibility | Self-incompatible |
Bearing habit | Spurs |
Disease susceptibility (Normal sprays) | Normal |
Thinning
Pollinator | Forelle |
Fruit set | Good |
Blossom or fruit | Fruit |
Intensity of flowers | High |
Fruit Characteristics
Harvest date (first pick) | 4th week February (Elgin, Western Cape) |
Control cultivar | Forelle |
Production (kg/tree) | Medium |
Fruit size distribution | Medium |
Shape | Turbinate |
Skin colour | Green yellow with large lenticels |
Flesh colour | Cream |
Eating quality | Sweet |
Texture | Coarse |
Storage ability | Very Good |