- Apricot -
BIG RED ®
EA 4006
Big Red® is a protected variety developed by Benoit Escande Edition in France.
Agronomic Characteristics
| MEAN DATE OF HARVEST* | 8 June |
| FLOWERING PERIOD | Early. Idem as Tom Cot®, Toyaco , Pinkcot ®, Cotpy |
| FLORIFEROUSNESS | Strong to normal |
| VIGOUR OF THE TREE | Very high |
| PRODUCTION | Good |
| GROWING HABIT | Very strong erected tree |
| SELF-FERTILE/POLLINATORS | Pollinators: Tom Cot ®, Toyaco , Pinkcot®, Cotpy ®; Sweet Red ®, Redsylver®, Early Blush ®, Rutbhart®, Soledane®, Spirng Blush ® , EA3126® |
Characteristics of the variety
| PREDOMINANT OUTER COLOUR | Orange with 80% blush |
| SUGARS | 14° Brix |
| ORGANOLEPTIC QUALITIES | Very juicy |
| AVERAGE SIZE | 2A (65%) 3A (35%) |
*The “Mean date of harvest” refers to the region of Perpignan (France).
NOTE 1: "Minimum order 300 units"
NOTE 2: "The fruit of any tree will change from farm to farm depending on the farmer's cultural practices, particularly with regard to pruning and fertilising, as well as differences in soil and climate variations. In vigorous young trees the date of ripening and fruit characteristics will differ from those of mature trees. Over time, the normal characteristics of the variety will develop as the tree matures. Over fertilising young trees to increase the vigour, can have a detrimental effect on the quality of the fruit and or the productivity"
NOTE 2: "The fruit of any tree will change from farm to farm depending on the farmer's cultural practices, particularly with regard to pruning and fertilising, as well as differences in soil and climate variations. In vigorous young trees the date of ripening and fruit characteristics will differ from those of mature trees. Over time, the normal characteristics of the variety will develop as the tree matures. Over fertilising young trees to increase the vigour, can have a detrimental effect on the quality of the fruit and or the productivity"
