Topfive (S)
Plum, Prunus domestica
This PPV tolerant variety has better taste and durability than 'Cacaks Schöne'. As well as its very good qualities for fresh market, the fruits are also good for baking. Typical for this variety is the long harvesting period. Topfive (S) sits well between 'Cacaks Schöne' and medium late ripening varieties. The balanced taste develops 2-3 weeks later than the colouring of the fruits.
Blossom
Blooming date
medium
Fertility
partially self-fertile
Pollinator
Katinka, Cacaks Schöne, Auerbacher, BLUE FROST ™ HOH 7302 (S), Cacaks Fruchtbare, JOFELA ™ HOH 7346 (S), Tophit Plus (S)
Fruit
Ripening time
medium, 6. plum week, long harvesting period
Scale, shape
35-40 mm, ovoid to ellipsoid
Colour
even dark blue with heavy bloom
Fruit flesh
greenish to light yellow, firm, juicy
Taste
good to very good, well balanced sugar-acid ratio, emphasized acidity when underripe
Cracking sensitivity
low
Stone separability
freestone
Plum pox
tolerant
Storage
possible for 2 weeks
Tree
Vigour
medium strong, semi-upright to upright, very good branching, fruit wood pendulous, healthy dark green leaves
Crop load
high and regular at our place
Origin
Breeder, Place
Prof. Dr. Helmut Jacob, Research Institute Geisenheim, Germany
Intellectual property
Artevos, Germany
Parents
Cacaks Beste x Bühler Frühzwetschge, 1999
Crossing number
P 6-85-1987
Property rights
registered for EU plant variety rights