Growers and technologists review new apple variety performance

摘要

Members of the BEST Fruit Discussion Group had the unique opportunity of reviewing the performance of the four leading newer varieties currently available to growers. Rubens, Jazz, Kanzi and Cameo were assessed by leading growers and technologists togain an invaluable update of their performance. Of these four varieties, Rubens and Kanzi are assessed in this report. Jazz and Cameo will be assessed in a future issue. Rubens is probably the most recent introduction, having been trialled by Norman Collett Ltd in 2004, with the first commercial plantings made in 2007, since when 150,000 trees have been planted. Nigel Jenner, Technical Director, Norman Collett Ltd, explained that Rubens is a Gala x Elstar cross made in 1988 in Italy, and is a consortium/club variety. Trees are available from the company, which also markets the fruit.