A mutation of
Fuji
Discovered
Selected by Alois Braun, Miura / Aomori, Japan.
Vigour
Middle strong with horizontal branches.
Blossom
Approximately two days later relative to Golden Delicious. Fuji Kiku 8 has high quality anther dust. Pollination of other varieties is required in order to achieve a good yield (Golden Delicious, Idared, Gala).
Productivity
Good with high yields.
Picking period
Mid October, Fuji Kiku 8 is easy coloring.
Shape
Striped red-pink blush combined with a green-yellow background-color.
Flavour
Very tasty and aromatic, sweet, firm and juicy.
Shelf life
Storage untill April (under ULO-conditions). A very good shelf life after storage.
Pickingtime
October / OctoberStorability
Fruit color