Origin: at Univ. of California, Wolfskill Experimental Orchards, near Davis, by R.S. Bringhurst and V. Voth. Cal 70.3-117 × Cal 71.98-605; cross made in 1975; selected in 1976; tested as Cal 75.7-105 and later as CN 17; introd. in 1987. U.S. plant patent 6558. Tree: more strongly day-neutral than Selva; higher chilling requirement than short-day types; more erect habit than Selva; very good runner production; productivity similar to Selva. Moderately susceptible to common leaf spot; highly susceptible to verticillium wilt; less susceptible to two-spotted spider mite than Selva; tolerant to viruses occurring in California. Fruit: almost as large as Selva but less firm; bright red exterior; medium to long conic, slightly bulbous, somewhat flat to wedge shape; center may be hollow; flavor as good as or better than Selva; more seedy than Selva; fresh-market use.
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