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Baigent

A mutation selected by Brookfield New Zealand Ltd from Royal Gala (Kidd’s Orange Pippin x Golden Delicious). Prior to release, it was subject to extended testing and evaluation in New Zealand.
Variety: Baigent
Breeder: Brookfield New Zealand Ltd
Licensor: Brookfield New Zealand Ltd

Tree

Flowering: Week 41-42. Early to middle October
Vigour: Strong
Growth habit: Upright
Branching: Very good

Fruit

Fruit Size: Like Gala
Mean weight: Like Gala
Shape: Flat-globose
Colour: Bold red stripes over a cream background
Colouration: Better than Royal Gala

Taste

Firmness: Crunchy
Texture: Crunchy and juicy
Flavour: Distinct sweet aroma with a subtle acidity

Harvest

Maturity: With Gala

Storage

RA: Like Gala
CA: Like Gala
DCA: Like Gala

Resistance

Russet: Negligible

Productivity

Potential: Very productive

Baigent

A mutation selected by Brookfield New Zealand Ltd from Royal Gala (Kidd’s Orange Pippin x Golden Delicious). Prior to release, it was subject to extended testing and evaluation in New Zealand.
Variety: Baigent
Breeder: Brookfield New Zealand Ltd
Licensor: Brookfield New Zealand Ltd

Tree

Vigour:
Strong
Growth habit:
Upright
Branching:
Very good

Fruit

Fruit size:
Like Gala
Mean weight:
Like Gala
Shape:
Flat-globose
Colour:
Bold red stripes over a cream background
Colouration:
Better than Royal Gala

Taste

Firmness:
Crunchy
Texture:
Crunchy and juicy
Flavour:
Distinct sweet aroma with a subtle acidity

Harvest

Maturity:
With Gala

Storage

RA:
Like Gala
CA:
Like Gala
DCA:
Like Gala

Resistance

Russet:
Negligible

Productivity

Potential:
Very productive