SONNENSCHEIN ™ Gartenaprikose
Apricot, Prunus armeniaca
SONNENSCHEIN ™ Gartenaprikose is a very attractive, productive and relatively cracking resistant apricot with excellent aroma. This variety is a highlight on direct farm sales with its exquisite fruit qualities. Due to its high sugar content it is suited for distilling and processing.
Blossom
Blooming date, -intensity
medium late blossom period, ideal to high density
Fertility
partially self-fertile
Pollinator
BERGEVAL ™ Aviclo (S), Candide (S), Kioto (S), VANILLA COT ™ Select 98 (S), Jengat (S), Vertige (S), Bergeron, Frisson (S), CARMINGO ™ Faralia (S)
Frost susceptibility
very low
Fruit
Ripening time
medium early, 6-9 days after 'Orangenaprikose'
Scale, shape
medium large, ovoid with a little tip
Colour
intense orange with an attractive red cheek
Fruit flesh
intense orange, finely melting, very juicy
Taste
sweet-aromatic, powerful and long-lasting aroma
Cracking sensitivity
low
Stone separability
freestone
Storage
very good
Tree
Vigour
weak to medium strong, semi-upright to spreading, weaker side shoots, even branching and adapted for central leader training, both tree and leaves remain healthy
Crop load
from an early age ideal to high
Origin
Breeder, Place
gräb gbr gehölze und obstbau, Kettig, Germany
Parents
chance seedling
Property rights
registered for EU trademark