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Opal
Short description of the species
Botanical name
Opal
Latin name
Malus domestica
Botanical name
apple
Scientific name
Malus domestica
Ripening
winter variety
Origin/parentage
UEB Střižovice, Czech republic, Golden Delicious x Topaz
Bearning
early, moderately high and regular yielding
Growth
growth is moderately vigorous; the tree produces good branching and forms slightly spreading crowns that require a moderate level of pruning
Health condition
resistant to scab, moderately resistant to powdery mildew
Harvest/storage
Harvest takes place at the end of September to early October, approximately at the same time as Golden Delicious. It reaches eating maturity in November and, under proper storage conditions, can be kept until April.
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Interesting
Opal® is a cultivar intended exclusively for the commercial production sector; therefore, trees are not available for retail sale or for home gardens.
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Usage
Primarily intended for fresh consumption; also very suitable for drying. The flesh does not brown, making it an excellent dessert apple. The juice is highly aromatic with an exotic flavour, and it does not brown when exposed to air.
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