ARCCIT 9 (AKA ARC Nadorcott LS)
STATUS
*Experimental
VARIETY
ARCCIT9
OWNER
NadorCott Protection SARL & South African Research Council
HARVEST
June – July in Southern Hemisphere
Key Attributes
Mid-late maturing low seeded mandarin hybrid. Low percentage of viable pollen and is a weak polinator, ovules have low vertility which decreased sensitivity to cross-polination.
Especificaciones Técnicas
| Parents |
Irradiated Nadorcott mandarin. |
| Tree characteristics |
Tree shape is upright with vigorous growth and without thorns, similar to Nadorcott. |
| Harvest date: SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE |
June – July |
| Harvest date: NORTHERN HEMISPHERE |
N/A |
| Growth Habit |
Trees are upright growing, vigorous and precocious, without thorns |
| Fruit Size |
3 – 1X (55-68mm) |
| External appearance |
Smooth rind and deep-orange at maturity. |
| Internal appearance |
Albedo has a slight pink colouration, and the flesh is bright orange. |
| Post Harvest |
Fruit responds well to starage and cold sterilisation |
| Peelability |
Easy peeling with low rind-oil content |
| Fruit quality data |
Juice%: 50 – 60
Brix: 11 – 15
T.Acid%: 0,8 – 1,5
Brix/TA Ratio: 10 – 15 |
| Seed |
When planted in mixed blocks, seed varies between 0 and 0,04 seeds per fruit. When planted in solid blocs the fruit is expected to be virtually seedless. |
| Cross-pollination viability |
Very low |
| Production yield |
Normal Nadorcott yields |
| Problems with the variety |
Too large crops should be managed to minimise alternate bearing |
