CARA CARA RED BLUSH
STATUS
*Experimental
VARIETY
J25
OWNER
ARC South Africa
HARVEST
May – Mid June, Approximately 2 weeks earlier than the Cara Cara Navel in Southern Hemisphere
November – Mid-December, Approximately 2 weeks earlier than the Cara Cara Navel» in Northern Hemisphere
Key Attributes
A typical Cara Cara, but with a deep red external colour, compared to the yellow/ orange colour of the standard Cara Cara, under similar conditions.
Especificaciones Técnicas
| Parents |
Mutation of the Cara Cara Navel |
| Tree characteristics |
Similar in shape and yield to other navels. Slightly less vigourous |
| Harvest date: SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE |
May – Mid June
Approximately 2 weeks earlier than the Cara Cara Navel |
| Harvest date: NORTHERN HEMISPHERE |
November – Mid-December
Approximately 2 weeks earlier than the Cara Cara Navel |
| Growth Habit |
To be determined |
| Fruit Size |
Uniform medium to large 68 – 82,, (counts 56 – 88) |
| External appearance |
Small navel ends. Shape is round and rinds are smooth. Develops an externally red blush compared to the yellow/orange of the standard Cara Cara under similar conditions. |
| Internal appearance |
Uniform internal pigmentation |
| Post Harvest |
To be determined |
| Peelability |
Reasonable and similar to other navel
selections |
| Fruit quality data |
Juice: 48,8%
Brix: 11 – 13
Acid: 1,1 – 1,3 |
| Seed |
Seedless |
| Cross-pollination viability |
Very low |
| Production yield |
50 – 60 tons per hectare are normal for mature orchards |
| Problems with the variety |
To be determined |
