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/


