2006/2007 Variety Evaluations - Bathurst, NSW

WEEK 6 - 25 December 2006

Solar Mate Apricot

First Pick: 27 December

Blossom Time: Mid season

Skin: Orange with 10-30% light red blush

Flesh: Orange

Flavour: Good flavour, 14 Brix.

Peak Size: Average 48mm, 60g

Shape: Slightly oblong

Cropping: Heavy

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Golden Sweet Apricot

First Pick: 27 December

Blossom Time: Mid season

Skin: Orange with 10-20% red blush

Flesh: Orange

Flavour: Good flavour, 14 Brix.

Peak Size: Average 50mm, 80g

Shape: Slightly oblong

Cropping: Heavy

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SF 99-111 WF Nectarine

First Pick: 23-25 December

Blossom Time: Early season

Skin: 100% deep red skin colour

Flesh: white, semi-free stone

Flavour: Good flavour, 9 Brix.

Peak Size: Average 60mm, 117g

Shape: round, no tip

Cropping: First crop, 2 fruit only

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Jade WF Nectarine

First Pick: 23-25 December

Blossom Time: Mid to late season

Skin: 100% deep red skin colour

Flesh: white, semi-free stone

Flavour: Good flavour, 12 Brix.

Peak Size: Average 60mm, 105g

Shape: slightly long, no tip

Cropping: Heavy

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