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| Clone examined: |
H 94-12 |
| Origin: |
Cross between Franquette and Lara varieties, produced in 1978 |
Recommended
cultivation area: |
Areas susceptible to spring frosts. |
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| Tree |
| Vigour: |
Average. |
| Bearing: |
Semi-erect. |
| Fruiting: |
Very quick. |
| Budding: |
Late. |
| Productivity: |
Good. |
| Diseases: |
Limited sensitivity to bacteriosis and anthracnose. |
| Flowering period: |
Beginning of May. |
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| Fruit |
| Shape: |
slightly elongated, quite bumpy |
| Quality of kernel: |
very good |
| Size: |
large |
| Maturity period: |
late (second week in October) |
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| General assessment |
Kernel very light in colour, very easily extracted from a closely-bound shell. It accounts for 44-49% of the weight of the fruit.
This new French variety, with its lateral fruiting, is believed to be the best at present. |
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| ® Protected variety – reproduction prohibited without authorisation from grower. |
