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| FERNETTE ® |
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| Clone examined: |
H 94-11 |
| Origin: |
Cross between Franquette and Lara varieties, produced in 1978 |
Recommended
cultivation area: |
Recommended cultivation area: Areas susceptible to spring frosts. |
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| Tree |
| Vigour: |
Average. |
| Bearing: |
Semi-erect. |
| Fruiting: |
Quick. |
| Budding: |
Late. |
| Productivity: |
Good. |
| Diseases: |
Limited sensitivity to bacteriosis and anthracnose. |
| Flowering period: |
End of April to beginning of May. |
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| Fruit |
| Shape: |
globular |
| Quality of kernel: |
good |
| Size: |
large |
| Maturity period: |
late (second week in October) |
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| General assessment |
A fine fruit with increased kernel yield, generally light-coloured with veins, easily extracted.
However, its very fine and sometimes poorly lignified shell makes it a fruit of secondary reputation only. |
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| ® Protected variety – reproduction prohibited without authorisation from grower. |
