Ladina

Short description of the species

Botanical name
Ladina
Latin name
Malus domestica
Botanical name
apple
Scientific name
Malus domestica
Ripening
early winter variety
Origin/parentage
Fuji x Topaz, Agroscope Wadenswil, Switzerland (licence holder Varicom)
Bearing
rapid onset of bearing, early, good and regular productivity
Growth
moderate to rather weak growth
Health condition
resistant to scab, not affected by powdery mildew, and tolerant to fire blight
Harvest/storage
harvest time similar to Golden Delicious, about 15 days after Gala; under good conditions it can be stored until the end of December, and in ULO/CA storage until February
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Interesting

It has a truly original flavor, is easy to grow, and is well suited for organic plantings. It is the reciprocal cross of the cultivar Lucy (Topaz × Fuji).
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Usage

Most suitable for fresh consumption, and partly also for processing.
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