Chestnut Verdale
A variety for cold regions: above 250-400 m altitude, intented mainly for industrial use.
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| Clone examined | CA 577 |
| Origin | C. sativa |
| Recommended cultivation area |
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| Vigour | Quite strong |
| Bearing | Half erect |
| Budding | Half late. |
| Stocks | Grafted onto ink-resistant stocks |
| Flowering period | Long-staminate Fertile pollen Male flowers : 25 June -5 July Female flowers : 5 July - 15 July |
| Form | Elliptical, short to long |
| Colour | Pale chestnut, shiny |
| Size | Average |
| Maturity period | Late |
| dividing | <5% |
| Natural preservation | Good |
| Suitability for mechanical peeling | Good |
| Behaviour when transformed | Good in canning |
| Fruiting | Quite quick 2-3 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 variety for cold regions: above 250-400 m altitude, intented mainly for industrial use.
