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KAR27
synonyms: The apple was nicknamed "Sid the Kid" in honour of hockey star Sidney Crosby who was considered Nova Scotia's contribution to the world of NHL hockey by Dr. Charlie Embree.
summary: An excellent fresh-eating apple with fine sweet-tart balance. Scab resistant.
identification: Small, round shape. The base colour is yellow, over which is deep purple blush and a faint pattern of narrow striping. The stem is long and stout, set in a shallow and moderately wide cavity. The calyx basin is shallow moderately wide.
characteristics: The flesh is cream-coloured. Somewhat firm. Good sweet-tart balance. Browns slightly when exposed to air for more than an hour.
origins: Developed by in 1978 by A.D. Crowe at the Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada Atlantic Food & Horticulture Research Centre in Kentville, Nova Scotia (Canada) from a cross of C13-05-01 as the female parent with S34-01-19 as the male parent.
cultivation: Moderately vigorous. Spreading growth. Bears fruit on spurs.
vulnerabilities: Resistant to apple scab
harvest: Ready for harvest starting early in the first half of the fifth period.
pollination peak: 1
harvest period: 5
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