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'KARNEVAL': THE "PAINTED" APPLE

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'Karneval' is a variety that you simply cannot mistake for any other - its striped fruits look as if they were painted. Both on the tree and displayed as a decoration on your Christmas table, they will definitely attract much attention thanks to their surprising appearance. Their taste may please those who enjoy slightly tart apples. 'Karneval' is robust to scab and powdery mildew, does not need fruit thinning nor does it have any special growing requirements - it makes it ideal for home gardens.

Karneval - fruits
Karneval - fruits
Karneval - trees

Origin: 'Vanda' x 'Cripps Pink'

Tree: habit ramified, upright to spreading, medium vigorous, branching good with many fruiting spurs, diploid

Blossom: mid-season, flowers heavily and regularly

Productivity: precocious, heavy and regular - does not require fruit thinning

Disease resistance: resistant to scab, tolerant to powdery mildew

PVR:
Community Plant Variety Rights EU 29620 (granted 18.04.2011)
Plant Variety Rights in the Czech Republic CZ 1/2011 (granted 07.01.2011)
Plant Variety Rights in Switzerland CH 14.2486 (granted 30.04.2014)

Picking time: early October, about one week before 'Golden Delicious'

Storability: in natural storage until February

Fruit size/shape: medium, shape globose to conical, moderate ribbing, stem medium long

Colour: outstanding appearance, multi-coloured with distinct red stripes on yellow ground colour, russet free

Flesh and flavour: flesh white, juicy, with finely tart, slightly aromatic good flavour

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