SONET
STATUS
*Semi-commercial
VARIETY
N/A
OWNER
ARC South Africa
HARVEST
Southern Hemisphere: End of March to April
Northern Hemisphere: End of September to October
Key Attributes
Early maturity Satsuma hybrid, tighter rind and firmer fruit that does not puff easily and has an improved flavour compared to known varieties of Satsuma ripening at this time.
Especificaciones Técnicas
| Parents |
Open pollinated Satsuma hybrid seedling from trees adjacent to Nova, Ellendale and Novelty pollen sources. Open pollinated Satsuma hybrid |
| Tree characteristics |
Compact and Satsuma-like in growth. The tree is very precocious and heavy bearing. The cultivar is not prone to alternate bearing |
| Harvest date: SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE |
End-March to April |
| Harvest date: NORTHERN HEMISPHERE |
End-September – October |
| Growth Habit |
Small compact tree. |
| Fruit Size |
60 – 80 mm |
| External appearance |
Fruit shape is flat to round and a small navel is sometimes present. Rind color is yellow/orange to orange. Fruit stays firm and don´t puff like Satsumas |
| Internal appearance |
The internal fruit color is dark orange |
| Post Harvest |
fruit should be marketed in the marketing window period. |
| Peelability |
The thind rind is smooth and peels easily leaving no albedo |
| Fruit quality data |
Juice% : 49 – 54
Brix: 10 – 13
T.Acid %: 0,9 – 1,2
Brax/TA Ratio: 10 – 12 |
| Seed |
Self compatible, however fruits are commercially seedless in solid blocks |
| Cross-pollination viability |
Flowers contain a small amount of pollen with a medium pollen viability |
| Production yield |
high yields of 50-60 tons/ ha |
| Problems with the variety |
Matures early and degreens well. However, if the fruit is left on the tree for longer than 3 weeks after internal maturity, creasing can be a problem. Moderately sensitive to damage under normal shipping conditions. |
