Henrietta valencia - Citrogold · 2020. 4. 23. · Valencia selection with very good production and...
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Tree characteristics Trees are vigorous and spreading showing good early production. Production The Henrietta is a mid to late maturing Valencia selection with very good production and large fruit size. Fruit is also low seeded. Yields of 50 to 60 tons per hectare can be expected in more mature orchards however young trees bear well. It is doubtful whether the Henrietta will require crop manipulation. Harvest, packing and shipping requirements as well as post harvest disorders are the same as other valencias. Origin and use The origin is a branch mutation of an old clone Valencia. Fruit Characteristics • The fruit size is a uniform medium to large. • Fruit shape is round to slightly elongated. • Fruit is firm with slightly course rind. • The fruit has large segments with deep orange internal colour. • The Henrietta valencia was discovered on Group 91 farm in Letsitele, Limpopo Province, South Africa. • The Henrietta valencia is protected by Plant Breeder’s Rights as per the Plant Breeder’s Right Act No 15 of 1976 (as amended), which prohibits illegal propagation (PT6359). Henrietta valencia
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Tree characteristicsTrees are vigorous and spreading showing good early production.
ProductionThe Henrietta is a mid to late maturing Valencia selection with very good production and large fruit size. Fruit is also low seeded.
Yields of 50 to 60 tons per hectare can be expected in more mature orchards however young trees bear well.
It is doubtful whether the Henrietta will require crop manipulation. Harvest, packing and shipping requirements as well as post harvest disorders are the same as other valencias.
Origin and useThe origin is a branch mutation of an old clone Valencia.
Fruit Characteristics • The fruit size is a uniform medium to
large.
• Fruit shape is round to slightly elongated.
• Fruit is firm with slightly course rind.
• The fruit has large segments with deep orange internal colour.
• The Henrietta valencia was discovered on Group 91 farm in Letsitele, Limpopo Province, South Africa.
• The Henrietta valencia is protected by Plant Breeder’s Rights as per the Plant Breeder’s Right Act No 15 of 1976 (as amended), which prohibits illegal propagation (PT6359).
Henrietta valencia
Leaf shape
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Fruit shape
Tree with fruit Blossom
Tree characteristics Trees are vigorous and spreading with good early production.
Fruit size Hot areas: Medium to LargeCold areas: Medium
Fruit shape Round to slightly elongated
External appearance Fruit is firm, with slightly course rind. External colour is deep orange at maturity.
Internal appearance Large segments with deep orange colour
Peelability Peelability is fairly good but rind is oily
Seed Average of 2 seeds per fruit
Flavour Rich flavour especially later in the season and softer rag compared to other valencias.
Hybrid A branch mutation of an old clone valencia
Origin Letsitele, Limpopo, South Africa
Ownership Burgert van Rooyen
Selected 2000
PBR registration PT 6360
Status Experimental
Internal quality tests
Test date Juice % Brix° T.Acid % Brix / TA Ratio
10 September Citrusdal
54.5 % 11.3 1.15 9.8
27 AugustKirkwood
54.1 % 10.5 1.10 9.5
28 JulyLetsitele
57.5 % 10.5 1.0 10.5
Optimum ripening date Hot areas: End JulyCool/Cold areas: End August to mid-September
Alternate bearing or other problems
No alternative bearing noted on orchards thus far.
Rootstocks used in evaluation
Rootstock used in evaluation is Carrizo/Troyer citrange. Suggested rootstocks are mostly Trifoliate selections like Troyer and Carrizo citrange, C35 and Sunki Beneke.
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