A very early, infra short day cultivar, that is one that initiates flower buds under long light regimes at ≈22 °C, for polyethylene tunnel production. Origin: State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture, Rehovot by E. Izsak and S. Izhar. Oso Grande × Dorit.; patented in 2000; USPP 11183. Tree: dense; vigorous; yield greater than Chandler; ripens 1/3 of its crop in first 3 months of season vs. <10% for Chandler, although not as large an early crop as Tamar; very early ripening (early November); constant fruiting with no cycling. Shows no tendency towards fruit malformation in tunnel production. Fruit: very large (48 g) primary and large (38 g) secondary fruit; conical shape similar to Dorit; firm; red with orange-red flesh; glossy; low acidity, good flavor.
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