Plum

Variety: Cacaks Schöne

Species: Prunus domestica

Origin

Breeder, Place

Institut Cacak, Serbia

Parents

Wangenheim x Pocegaca, 1961

Crossing number

Nr. 2745

Synonym

Cacanska lepotica

Property rights

free variety

Blossom

Blooming date

early to medium early

Fertility

self-fertile, good pollinator

Fruit

Ripening time

medium early, 5. plum week, maturity date 10-14 days after colouring

Scale, shape

medium to large, 36-42 mm, 32-48 g, ellipsoid

Colour

even dark blue with heavy bloom

Fruit flesh

light green, firm

Taste

at the first pick flavour can be poor but well developed at full maturity

Cracking sensitivity

low

Stone separability

freestone

Plum pox

less susceptible

Storage

travels and storages well when picked early

Tree

Vigour

medium strong growth, moderate branching, tends to spreading, good leaf to fruit ratio, highly susceptible to Monilia and less to Valsa

Crop load

high-yielding variety from an early age

Evaluation

This variety reaches high commercial value because of its high and regular yields. The yield potential and the large fruits guarantee a high tonnage. Because of that Cacaks Schöne is the most efficient variety right now for the baking industry. Important to mention is the early colouring of the fruits, usually up to 10-14 days before good aroma develops. An early harvest is not recommended.

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