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Apple
Opal 

 

 

 

 
SummaryA modern apple from the Czech Republic, related to Golden Delicious and Topaz.




Identification

Opal




Fruit colourYellow / Gold




Flesh colourWhite to Cream, pale yellow




Fruit size




Fruit shape




Using

Opal




FlavorVery good




Flavour styleSweet/Sharp




Ripening periodMid season




Use/Keeping3 months or more




Cooking result




Growing

Opal




Picking




CroppingGood




VigourAverage growth




PollinationFlowering group 3
Flowers Mid season
Self-sterile
Gardening skillSome skill needed




ProblemsScab - Some resistance
Mildew - Some resistance

Other

Opal




Country of originCzech Republic




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