Origin: and tested at the Akko Expt. Sta. in western Galilee by E. Lahav, D. Zamet, and S. Gazit. Hass open-pollinated. Plant patent applied for. Tree: canopy small to medium, slightly weeping form; precocious, fruiting second year after planting. Flowering group B. Fruit: similar to Hass but larger, 300 to 500 g; peel thinner than Hass, thicker than Fuerte; pear-shaped, uniform; skin black, glossy, slightly pebbly; seed round to slightly elongated, 10% to 15% of fruit weight. Flesh green-yellow; buttery texture; excellent nut-like flavor. Storable for 14 days at SC, 95% relative humidity; softens at room temperature in about 9 days; shelf life 3 to 5 days. Tends to be biennial; season begins in off years in December, in on years in March.
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