ISHS Acta Horticulturae 232: International Workshop on Apple Culture in the Tropics and Subtropics
TROPICAL APPLE PRODUCTION IN VENEZUELA |
| Author: | S.C. Colmenares |
| Abstract:
Since 1971, an apple plant natural "mutation" has been observed and cultivated in Maracay-Venezuela, located at 10°. 11" north latitude and 1 800 feet of elevation (600 meters), with average temperature of 30°C (86°F), as maximum; and 20°C. (68°F), as minimum middle. Characteristics, behaviour and development of the "tropical clon", are described. Average yield of 28 kg (62 pounds), per tree and per year, have been harvested from five years old trees. Fruits partial red skin colour, with very good flavor, average weight of 110 g and 15° Brix with 0.21 citric acid. Commercial propagation, cultural practices and the future important projects of planting, under "warm tropical climatic conditions" of Venezuela, are referred. | |
