Domino (S)
Apricot, Prunus armeniaca
The very early to early ripening apricot Domino (S) is characterised by the following quality features: very attractive appearance, fine aroma without intrusive acidity, relatively high cracking stability, resistance to plum pox virus and self-fertility.
A minimum order of 25 trees per fruit grower is required.
Blossom
Blooming date, -intensity
very early, ideal to high blossom density
Fertility
self-fertile
Frost susceptibility
Under review, high frost stability according to PSB
Fruit
Ripening time
very early to early, 8-10 days before 'Flopria (S)'
Scale, shape
medium to large, slightly oblong, limited suture, plane fruit apex
Colour
intense orange ground colour, 50-70% shiny light red over colour
Fruit flesh
intense orange, fine textured, at full maturity tender melting and very juicy
Taste
mild apricot flavour, less acidity, firm sour skin
Cracking sensitivity
very good
Stone separability
freestone
Plum Pox
resistant according to breeder
Storage
good shelf-life for an early ripening apricot
Tree
Vigour
medium strong, widely spreading, very well garnished, sufficiently branched, medium to dark green foliage
Crop load
annually productive, thinning
Origin
Breeder, Place
PSB Producción Vegetal S.L., Spain
Intellectual property
PSB Producción Vegetal S.L., Spain
Property rights
registered for EU plant variety rights
Crossing number
S36-29