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.
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.
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 |