2006/2007 Variety Evaluations - Bathurst, NSW

WEEK 1 - 20 November 2006

Earlisun Apricot

First Pick: 23 November

Blossom Time: Mid season

Skin: Yellow-orange with 30-50% light red blush

Flesh: Yellow-orange

Flavour: Average flavour, 13 Brix.

Peak Size: Average 66mm, 140g

Shape: Slightly oblong

Cropping: Light

Other Comments:

(R) Gypse (Mongros cv., SF99-108)

First Pick: 23 November

Blossom Time: Early to Mid season

Skin: 100% red

Flesh: white

Flavour: Good balanced flavour, 11 Brix.

Peak Size: Average 60mm, 100g (dry conditions reduced size this year.

Shape: round, with good shape

Cropping: Heavy

Other Comments: Best early white flesh peach in its time slot