Kieffer

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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

Info

Released to industry Yes
Fruit type
Selection No -
Usage Fresh
Origin Germany
Owner -
S.A. License SAPO Trust
PBR Granted No Record
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