2007/2008 Variety Evaluations - Bathurst, NSW

WEEK 9 - 31 December 2007

Jade

First Pick: 2 January

Blossom Time: Mid season

Skin: 90% deep red

Flesh: White

Flavour: 8-11 Brix (Ranges from bitter to very sweet)

Peak Size: Average 63mm, 135g

Shape: Round to oval with point on the end

Cropping:

Other Comments: very juicy, stone semi-free

Agate

First Pick: 6 January

Blossom Time: Mid season

Skin: 65% red to yellow

Flesh: White

Flavour: 13 Brix.

Peak Size: Average 66mm, 156g

Shape:

Cropping:

Other Comments: Large - apple like appearance, beautiful flavour, very juicy, stone-free

Splendor

First Pick: 6 January

Blossom Time: Mid season

Skin: 80% dark red - yellow-dark brown

Flesh: Yellow

Flavour: 14 Brix.

Peak Size: Average 61mm, 117g

Shape: some disformative

Cropping:

Other Comments: Good flavour, very juicy, stone clings

SF99-109

First Pick: 6 January

Blossom Time: Mid season

Skin: 90% deep red

Flesh: Yellow

Flavour: 10 Brix.

Peak Size: Average 71mm, 173g

Shape: Large

Cropping:

Other Comments: Good flavour, very juicy

Ivoire

First Pick: 6 January

Blossom Time: Late season

Skin: 70% red to yellow

Flesh: White

Flavour: 11 Brix.

Peak Size: Average 58mm, 101g

Shape: Round

Cropping:

Other Comments: Good flavour, very juicy, stone clings

Vermeil

First Pick: 6 January

Blossom Time: Mid season

Skin: 80% red to yellow

Flesh: White

Flavour: 13 Brix.

Peak Size: Average 55mm, 85g

Shape: Round

Cropping:

Other Comments: Good flavour, very juicy, stone semi-free