Rubinola

Arise from 
Prima x Rubin. 

Discovered
Strizovice, Tsjechië (Dr. Tupy). 

Vigour
Medium to strong . 

Blossom
Mid-late saison, diploïd, very good pollen quality. Pollination is the best with crapapples. 

Productivity
Normal, midseason and regular. Thinning is not necessary!

Picking period
First half of September. 

Shape
Middlesize, spherical, flat shell and light greasy. Yellow orange underground colour with a total lightred overall.

Flavour
He tasted normal till very good. Sweetsauer, juicy with a lot of aroma. The flesh is yellow, small-boned of structure and solid.

Shelf life 
Very good storage apple.

Specialties
Rubinola is a scarp resistant apple and less susceptible for Mildew. In Holland is some change for getting coarsening in the stalkniche, but in other countries without a seaclimate this will not be a problem.