Ariane p.b.r. LES NATURIANES®

Presentation of the variety

Manager: NOVADI
Breeder: INRAE

The fruit

Maturity time
At the end of Golden Delicious, harvest in 2 passes

Fruit size
Medium size: essential thinning

Attractiveness and colouring
Very good colouring, 3/4 red, bright, very pronounced lenticels

Storage
Very good, 7 months in a controlled atmosphere. Can be eaten from January onwards.

Gustative quality
Very good, firm, juicy, high sugar content IR= 15-17

The tree

Vigour
Vigorous

Tree habit
Erect

Flowering time
2 days before Golden Delicious, abundant flowering. Strong and early thinning

Disease
Good behaviour to fire blight. Susceptible to rosy apple aphid.

Productivity
Good productivity, no alternation

General appreciation

Variety adapted to the different production areas with a recognized taste quality and good shelf life

Variety subject to a selective distribution network: Have a look at: https://www.pomme-ariane.com/