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Patented Israeli variety, irradiated low seeded Murcott mandarin.
Commercial or trial status
Grown under Australia's Citrus Mandarin Program
Related Rootstocks
Brix
14.7° Brix,
Maturity
Harvest July to August. Maturity period and cultural practices are similar to the standard Murcott.
Cropping
Trees cropped from third year.
Fruit
May have up to 5 seeds, but usually seedless.
Fruit size
Fruit weight 97g. Average diameter 61mm.
Fruit shape
Murcoyy shape
Skin
Smooth, yellow/orange. Easier peel than Murcott with an extremely thin rind (average 2.3mm).
Flesh
High juice content, 54% juice. Acid 1.3%, Brix/acid ratio 12.3.
Flavour
Exceptional rich sweet flavour.
Vigour
Medium
Plant and rootstock performance
Troya and Carizzo Citrange rootstocks recommended
Claimed to have improved features to Murcott. Excellent market potential.
Low seeded, easy peel, irradiated Murcott. Tree growth is similar to standard Murcott. Seed counts are generally <5 and therefore it is recommended planting this variety in areas where there is low cross pollination. No detriment or leaf drop from high nutrition program.