Maribelle (Lola®)
Tree Characteristics
Chilling requirement | High (800 RCU) |
Vigour | Moderate |
Growth habit | Spreading |
Crotch angles | Medium |
Tree size | 2nd week October (Ceres, Bo-Swaarmoed) |
Flowering | 3rd week October (Ceres, Bo-Swaarmoed) |
Full bloom | - |
Flower shape | Rosaceous |
Pollen compatibility | Self-incompatible |
Bearing habit | On both 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) | 3rd week March (Ceres, Bo-Swaarmoed) |
Control cultivar | End of Golden Delicious |
Production (kg/tree) | Very Good (>55kg) |
Fruit size distribution | Large |
Shape | Globose |
Skin colour | Pink blush |
Flesh colour | White |
Eating quality | Sweet & juicy, Aromatic flavour, Balanced taste |
Texture | Fine |
Storage ability | Good |