Assortment
Pinova
Parentage
Clivia x Golden Delicious.
Breeder
Institute für Obstforschung Dresden-Pillnitz, Duitsland (M. Fischer en C. Fischer).
Growth
moderate till weak; can be used as a 3K tree
Blossom
fairly late, rich and regular; good pollinators are: Elstar, Gloster, Golden delicious, Idared and Pilot.
Productivity
very well, not sensitive for biennial bearing; because of the high productivity it is necessary to thin.
Picking season
similar or sometimes later than Golden Delicious.
Shape
high, medium large, yellow fruit with a red-orange blush.
Quality
the taste is pleasant, moderate acid with a good flavor; the flesh is more firm as Golden Delicious.
Preservation
long term storage in a CA-cell till May / June
Comments
Pinova is little sensitive against mildew and moderate sensitive against scab; good resistant against winter frost and spring frost in blossom time.