Robada (S)
Apricot, Prunus armeniaca
Variety with a secure high yield production, high crop load and outstanding fruit qualities. The fruits impresses with their bright colouring. Fruit thinning is exceptionally important for this variety. Annual too high yields in successive years can lead to tree loss. The robust blossoms ensure good yield even when bad weather conditions occur during flowering.
Blossom
Blooming date, -intensity
medium early blossom period, high to very high density
Fertility
self-sterile
Pollinator
TSUNAMI ™ EA 5016 (S), SPRING BLUSH ™ EA 3126TH (S), PINKCOT ™ Cotpy (S), PINK MARRY ™, CARMINGO ™ Priabel (S), CARMINGO ™ Mediabel (S), Flopria (S), Orangenaprikose, Iziagat (S), Lotte (S), Harogem, ORANGE SUMMER ™ Zaitorde (S)
Frost susceptibility
very low
Fruit
Ripening time
medium early, shortly after 'Orangenaprikose'
Scale, shape
medium large, rounded, limited suture
Colour
intense orange ground colour, > 80 % shiny red over colour
Fruit flesh
light orange, finely textured, very juicy
Taste
very aromatic with balanced acidity
Cracking sensitivity
low
Stone separability
freestone
Storage
good
Tree
Vigour
weak to medium strong, spreading, without central leader, very good branching, small healthy leaves with striking red shoot tips
Crop load
high to very high, timely fruit thinning is necessary
Origin
Breeder, Place
C.S. Ledbetter, USDA Fresno, USA
Intellectual property
STAR FRUITS ®, France
Type, Selection
clone INFEL 3749
Property rights
registered for EU plant variety rights