Origin: at the Univ. of California, Wolfskill Experimental Orchards, near Davis, by RS. Bringhurst and V. Voth. Cal 75.121-101 × Cal 81.16-604 (Cal 71.98-605 × Chandler); cross made in 1985; selected in 1986; tested as 85.22-1; introd. in 1992. U.S. plant patent pending. Tree: moderate to weak day-neutral, somewhat comparable to Selva; production pattern is slightly later than Selva; often higher yielding than Selva; more vigorous and erect than Selva. Moderately susceptible to common leaf spot; highly susceptible to powdery mildew; less susceptible to two-spotted spider mite than Selva; tolerant to viruses occurring in California. Fruit: larger but less firm than Selva; flat conic to heart-shaped; both external and internal color similar to Selva but more glossy; achenes vary from yellow to light red, slightly indented; flavor substantially better than Selva; freshmarket, processing, and home-garden use.
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