This new apricot variety 2010-08 is early, between Wonder Cot and Magic Cot. The fruit is very attractive with 40% of red blush. Its eating quality is exceptional for the season.
Season : semi early ; 2nd of March in 2016 (Nîmes - France)
Importance of blossom : important
Fertility : STERILE ; to pollinate with HOLLY COT,
MAGIC COT AND LILLY COT
Productivity : very good
Entrance of production : good, in 2nd leaf
Harvest stage : ground colour 6 - 7 CTIFL.
OBTENTOR : COT INTERNATIONAL - FRANCE
EDITOR : COT INTERNATIONAL
VARIETY PROTECTION : Active application EU
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Growth habit : spreading habit. Good ramification
Vigour : good
Fructification : on each type of branches.
Season : very early ; end of May (Nîmes - France)
Size : 2A - 3A
Shape : round
Ground colour : dark orange
Over colour : 40% of dark red
Firmness : very good ; 71 Durofel
Eating quality : excellent and sweet (14° Brix) ; melting and juicy texture
Cracking tolerance : important
Storage ability : very good.
Reminder : the numbers (firmness, sugar, size, date, etc..) are indicative ; they strongly depend on the harvest date, the yield and the climatic conditions of the year.
Patented variety. Propagation and distribution forbidden without Cot International permission.