CAMEO® CAUDLE
Origin:
Chance seedling, probably a cross of Golden Delicious x Red Delicious, USA
Picking date:
Mid-season
Fruit size:
75/85
Uses:
this variety has a very bright consumer target. Its outstanding storage potential, its excellent shelf-life and its good behaviour to bruising make it a good variety for the modern distribution retailers. Variety released under a selected distribution net
Blossom date:
mid season (as for Golden Delicious)
Pollinator :
Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Malus Golden Gem
Vigour:
average to strong
Susceptibility / resistance to diseases:
susceptible to scab and canker. susceptible to mouldy core when the spring is wet during blossom
Skin / shape:
bicoloured orange red (50/60%) with many stripes on a green yellow back ground
Flesh / taste:
distinctive white lenticels
Storage potential:
firm, crisp and juicy
