Fuji Kiku® Fubrax
Origin
A natural mutation of Fuji variety, discovered by Alois Braun (Southern Tyrol).
Synonyms
KIKU 8, Kiku.
Tree
Moderate vigour
Flowering and pollination
Mid-to-late flowering. Pollinators: Gala, Lobo, Ligol, Red Delicious and Champion.
Fruit Characteristics
High-yielding variety.
Flavour
Crispy, aromatic, and very sweet flesh.
Fruit
Average to large fruit. Shiny skin with a red striped blush covering the entire fruit, even on shaded sides Round, slightly elongated shape.
Harvesting
Consumer maturity: from November to June. Harvest maturity: from mid to late October. Very uniform ripening allows for a single or at most two-stage harvest. In spite of that, contains high percentage of premium-grade fruit Compared to other Fuji clones, this variety stands out with its excellent full-surface colouration and distinct striped blush.
Storage
7–8 months in a controlled atmosphere (CA).