Assortment
Cox la vera
Parentage
color mutation of Cox's Orange Pippin. (R. Cox Bucks England, 1825)
Breeder
Fruitgrowers Bros. J.A. en P.G. Vroemen te Ulestraten, Netherlands.
Growth
Strong, wide, open tree.
Blossom
mid-season; good pollen; good pollinators are Braeburn, Delcorf, Discovery, elstar, Gala, Golden Delicious, Idared, Pinova, Topaz.
Productivity
early, moderate; sensitive to June fall; thinning is necessary
Picking season
half September / beginning of October.
Shape
very nice light-red till half dark-red; little russeting Quality
firm, juicy, pleasant acidity and aromatic.
Preservation
not simple; very susceptible to bitter pit; but you can store it (3,5 °C) till half December; CA-storage is possible till February; in ULO-cell storage till April.
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