Corder Gala
Tree Characteristics
Chilling requirement | Medium to high(500-800RCU) |
Vigour | Moderate to strong |
Growth habit | Semi upright |
Crotch angles | Medium |
Tree size | Medium |
Flowering | 2nd week October(Grabouw, Western Cape) |
Full bloom | 3rd week October(Grabouw, Western Cape) |
Flower shape | Rosaceous |
Pollen compatibility | Self-incompatible |
Bearing habit | Spurs and shoots |
Disease susceptibility (Normal sprays) | Normal |
Thinning
Pollinator | Golden Delicious, Granny, Hillieri |
Fruit set | Good |
Blossom or fruit | Fruit |
Intensity of flowers | High |
Fruit Characteristics
Harvest date (first pick) | 4th week in January(Grabouw, Western Cape) |
Control cultivar | Royal Gala |
Production (kg/tree) | Good |
Fruit size distribution | Medium |
Shape | Flat round |
Skin colour | Full red with yellow stripes |
Flesh colour | Cream |
Eating quality | Very good, 14°Brix |
Texture | Fine |
Storage ability | Good |