Elderberry
Variety: Haidegg 13
Species: Sambucus nigra
Origin
| Breeder, Place | clone selection from Styria, Austria |
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Blossom
| Blooming date | end of May/beginning of June |
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| Fertility | partially self-fertile, cross-pollination recommended |
| Pollinator | Rubin, Haschberg |
Fruit
| Ripening time | mid/end of August |
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| Scale | heavy, large berries, flower head weight up to 200 g |
| Colour | shiny blue black, high anthocyanin content |
| Utilisation | flower heads for flower extract, fruits for juice making and dye extraction |
Tree
| Vigour | very strong, therefore this variety is also suitable for poor soils |
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| Crop load | high and regular |
Evaluation
Because of the large flower heads the picking rate is very high. Haidegg 13 ripens slightly earlier than the main variety 'Haschberg'. This extends the otherwise very dense harvest period. Because of the strong growth the cultivation is possible on poor soils, which are too weak for 'Haschberg'. Sun scald occurs on the berries in years with high solar radiation.