2006/2007 Variety Evaluations - Bathurst, NSW

WEEK 14 - 19 February 2007

August Sun YF Peach

First Pick: 23 February

Blossom Time: Late season

Skin: Red with 90-100% red blush

Flesh: Yellow

Flavour: Good flavour, 12 Brix.

Peak Size: Average 65mm, 130g

Shape: Round

Cropping: Heavy

Other Comments: Small seed, a little dry

Riviera(R) Corindon YF Peach

First Pick: 23 February

Blossom Time: Late season

Skin: Red with 90-100% red blush

Flesh: Yellow

Flavour: Good to excellent flavour, 12 Brix.

Peak Size: Average 71mm, 180g

Shape: Round

Cropping: Heavy

Other Comments: Very attractive fruit

October Queen WF Peach

First Pick: 23 February

Blossom Time: Late season

Skin: Red with 60% red blush

Flesh: White

Flavour: Average flavour, 13 Brix.

Peak Size: Average 78mm, 233g

Shape: Round

Cropping: Heavy

Other Comments: Very large, late season fruit. Somewhat mealy flesh texture.

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