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Pinova
type: Culinary, Dessert, Pie
synonyms: Pioneer (this is also the cultivar name for Pioneer ; the Laxton’s Pioneer is sometimes referred to by this name), Corail, Pinata, Piñata, Sonata
identification: Small to medium size, conic shape. The skin base colour is yellow over which is a orange pink blush with darker stripes and brownish lenticels. Some russeting can develop around the stem cavity. The stem is long, slender and set in a deep, narrow cavity.
characteristics: Flesh is cream coloured, firm and fine-grained. Juicy, sweet tart, spicy flavour. Under some conditions, it can become astringent.
uses: Developed as a fresh eating apple, but is also a good choice for baking.
origins: This cross of Clivia and Golden Delicious was developed by breeders in Germany and Poland and introduced by the Institut für Obstforschung Dresden-Pillnitz (Germany) in 1986.
cultivation: Moderately to weakly vigorous, dwarfing tree that crops annually. Bears fruit on one-year shoots, but allowing the tree to bear fruit too young reduces its already weak vigour. Needs to be thinned after the petal fall. Somewhat sensitive to early fall and late spring frosts. Best grown on M.9 or similar rootstock, but for light soils, use M106.
mutations: Dalirail and Evena is marketed in Europe
cold storage: Keeps up to six months. It matures in storage, remaining crisp and flavourful for about two months. After that, it is prone to shrivel, softening.
vulnerabilities: Resistant to scab, blight. Susceptible to rust and mildew.
harvest: In the middle of the fourth period
pollination group: D
pollination peak: 14
ploidism: Diploid. Self sterile.
cold storage weeks: 24
brix: 11.8
harvest period: 4
hardiness: 4
sg: 1.0475
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