Low chill non melting.
Aztec Gold
Tree Characteristics
Chilling requirement | Low |
Vigour | Strong |
Growth habit | Semi spreading |
Crotch angles | Medium |
Tree size | Large |
Flowering | 1st week August(Riebeeck Kasteel,Western Cape) |
Full bloom | 4th week August(Riebeeck Kasteel,Western Cape) |
Flower shape | Showy |
Pollen compatibility | Self Compatible |
Bearing habit | Spurs/Shoots |
Disease susceptibility (Normal sprays) | Normal |
Thinning
Pollinator | Super Gold |
Fruit set | Good |
Blossom or fruit | Blossom |
Intensity of flowers | High |
Fruit Characteristics
Harvest date (first pick) | 4th week November |
Control cultivar | Bonnigold |
Production (kg/tree) | High (20kg/tree) |
Fruit size distribution | 67g |
Shape | Round |
Skin colour | Yellow |
Flesh colour | Yellow |
Eating quality | Good |
Texture | Non melting |
Storage ability | Good |