Gage
Variety: Große Grüne Reneklode
Species: Prunus domestica
Origin
| Breeder, Place | cultivated in France since the middle of the 15th century, origin probably Armenia or Syria, spread in Europe since 1670 |
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| Parents | unknown |
| Synonym | Zuckerpflaume, Reine Claude Verte |
| Property rights | free variety |
Blossom
| Blooming date | medium late, short blossom |
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| Fertility | self-sterile, good pollinator |
| Pollinator | Topfive (S), Bellamira (S), Auerbacher, Nancymirabelle, Hanita (S), TOPTASTE ™ Kulinaria (S) |
Fruit
| Ripening time | medium, 7. plum week, just before 'Nancymirabelle' |
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| Scale, shape | medium, 33-36 mm, 20-30 g, rounded |
| Colour | green to greenish yellow, partially russet |
| Fruit flesh | greenish yellow, medium firm, fine melting, very juicy |
| Taste | very sweet, high sugar content, slightly spicy |
| Cracking sensitivity | medium |
| Stone separability | stone tends to stick to the flesh |
| Plum pox | intolerant |
| Storage | good |
Tree
| Vigour | medium strong, wide spherical crown |
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| Crop load | medium, late beginning, slightly uneven, prefers sheltered, warm sites |
Evaluation
Although this variety has a less attractive appearance, it is a well-known, classic gage, which is well suited for direct marketing. Gage-enthusiasts appreciate its tender and melting, sweet-spicy and very juicy flesh. Because of its high sugar content this gage is also popular for distilling.