The team at TopFruit all share the common bond of a love for the land, and the business of farming. Our years of experience, personal understanding of the environment and conditions, and the respect we have earned within the industry come together in the services and products available to all clients of TopFruit.

Trial

Blackred XVII

A high-acid plum with acidity that breaks down during storage. High yield with good size.
Variety: Blackred XVII
Breeder: BQ Genetics (USA)

Tree

Chilling: Medium/High
Growth habit: Semi-upright
Full bloom: Week 39
Bearing position: Spurs
Pollinators: Plumsweet X

Fruit

Fruit size: Count A-AA
Shape: Rounded
Skin colour: Black
Flesh colour: Red
Fruit tip: Round

Taste

Eating quality: Good

Harvest

Harvest: Week 4/5 (Ceres)
TSS (Brix): 19,70%
Pressure: 6-7 kg

Storage

Storage quality: 42 Days @ -0,5°C

Productivity

Production (T/HA): Medium/High

Blackred XVII

A high-acid plum with acidity that breaks down during storage. High yield with good size.
Variety: Blackred XVII
Breeder: BQ Genetics (USA)

Tree

Chilling:
Medium/High
Growth habit:
Semi-upright
Full bloom:
Week 39
Bearing position:
Spurs
Pollinators:
Plumsweet X

Fruit

Fruit size:
Count A-AA
Shape:
Rounded
Skin colour:
Black
Flesh colour:
Red
Fruit tip:
Round

Taste

Eating quality:
Good

Harvest

Harvest:
Week 4/5 (Ceres)
TSS (Brix):
19,70%
Pressure:
6-7 kg

Storage

Storage quality:
42 Days @ -0,5°C

Productivity

Production (T/HA):
Medium/High