Salish™(SPA 493)

Born in BC, Raised in the Okanagan

            [Acid-medium; Sugar-high; Tannin-low]

Eating, Culinary

Sweet and Subacid

Physical Attributes:

• Shape:  Medium, flattened round
• Skin: Wax, yellow with significant red wash and smaller lenticels.
• Flesh: Crunchy yellow flesh, brows quickly.

Flavour:

            Fresh, fruit punch. Refreshing and juicy, approachable.

History:

            Splendor x Gala by Cheryl Hampson in Summerland, Canada in 1981, released 2012

Growing Attributes:

• Precocity: Moderate
• Vigour: Weak
• Disease Tolerance: Average
• Zone Hardiness: 5 (Map link)
• Pollination Group: IV (Chart) (Diploid)
• Cropping: Regular, quite productive
• Picking Season: Early October
• Storage: 3-6 months
• Special care: Spur bearing

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