Bouche de Bétizac
A large variety of chestnut, very early but non-staminate. Little is known as yet about its production capacity depending on situations. It can be compared with Précoce Migoule.
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| Clone examined | CA 125 |
| Origin | INRA creation: Bouche rouge x CA 04 (C. Crenata) |
| Recommended cultivation area |
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| Vigour | Quite good |
| Bearing | Very erect |
| Budding | Early. |
| Stocks | Must be grafted onto ink-resistant stocks |
| Flowering period | Non-staminate (no pollen) Male flowers : Female flowers : 20 June - 10 July |
| Form | Short and ovoid |
| Colour | Pale red chestnut, turning rapidly to dark brown |
| Size | Large |
| Maturity period | Early |
| dividing | <12% |
| Natural preservation | Good |
| Suitability for mechanical peeling | Very good |
| Behaviour when transformed | Not known |
| Fruiting | Quite quick 2 to 3 years |
| Productivity | Good |
| Soil | Needs deep soil. |
| Densité | 10 m x 10 m |
| Pollinator | Marsol (CA 07), or other long-staminated C. sativa |
General assessment :
A large variety of chestnut, very early but non-staminate. Little is known as yet about its production capacity depending on situations. It can be compared with Précoce Migoule.
