Marron d'Olargues
A very high quality variety but limited to its region of origin for climatic reasons.
A very high quality variety but limited to its region of origin for climatic reasons.
Clone examined | CA 108 |
Origin | C. sativa |
Recommended cultivation area |
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TREE | |
Vigour | Average to strong |
Bearing | Half erect |
Budding | Half late. |
Stocks | Grafted onto ink-resistant stocks |
Flowering period | Long-staminate Male flowers : 25 June -5 July Female flowers : 5 July - 15 July |
FRUIT | |
Form | Elliptical, long, ribbed |
Colour | Red chestnut, highly striated |
Size | Half late |
Maturity period | Late |
dividing | <5% |
Natural preservation | Good |
Suitability for mechanical peeling | Very good |
Behaviour when transformed | Very good for confectionery |
PRODUCTION | |
Fruiting | Quite slow 4-5 years |
Productivity | Good in its region |
PLANTING | |
Soil | Needs deep soil. |
Densité | 10 m x 10 m |
Pollinator | Marsol (CA 07), or other long-staminated C. sativa |