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Prunus Cultivar: Kader

Cultivar Name: Kader
Type Peach
Patent Gradziel , et al. 2016 PP26871
Parentage Prunus persica cv. isolated from a seedling population obtained from a cross between Ross and 'R1-1'
Species Prunus persica
Usage Scion
Products
Canning
Chill Requirement 1000 chill hours required
Yield High
Flesh Color Yellow
Pit Cling
Ripening time -1 weeks relative to Elberta
Self Compatible Yes - Self Compatible
Description Orig. at Department of Plant Sciences, University of California at Davis, by Tom Gradziel. 'Kader' forms attractive, high quality fruit that matures approximately 6 to 10 days ealier than that of the 'Andross' cultivar. Demonstrates a capacity to maintain good on-tree fruit quality for up to one week, allowing delayed harvest and economically efficient single harvest. Large and uniform fruit. Fine and non-melting; high quality flavor; very good canning quality. Primary ground color is a uniform orange-yellow, has a moderate amount of blush coloration.
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