Smitten® Brand Apple
PremA17 cv
Created in New Zealand and managed by Prevar Limited, PremA17 cv. is a bi-colored apple with a dense, crisp, and juicy texture. The flavor is sweet and sub-acid. PremA17 cv. is licensed exclusively to Pegasus Premier Fruit Company (Pegasus) for the U.S.A. and Canada. Pegasus has opened up this selection to fruit stand / farmgate growers. A license must be signed with Pegasus prior to delivery of nursery trees. Fruit of the PremA17 cv. may be marketed under the tradename Smitten®.
Details
| Parentage: | A045R13T007 x A020R02T167 |
| Breeder/Owner: | Plant & Food Research Australia |
| Flavor profile: | Dense texture with sweet flavor. |
| Color profile: | Orange background with prominent red stripes and vibrant lenticels. |
| Fruit size: | Small / Medium |
| Harvest timing: | Mid/late August (Gala timing). A stop drop agent has been found to be useful to prevent drop and increase color and size while extending the harvest period. |
