Fukumoto

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Description

Variety of the Navel group discovered by S. Fukumoto in Japan. Since its distribution for the first time in 1990, it has become popular in the warm areas of southwest Japan, in California and in Chile. It has come to substitute other early Navel strains.

The variety is very similar to Navelina, Newhall and W. Navel. The tree is not as vigorous as the Navelina, and doesn’t have thorns. Leaves are dark green and flowers do not produce pollen.

Fruit resembles that of the W. Navel strain. Just like other Navel varieties, it also has a navel. It has an attractive globe shape and a vivid reddish orange colour and is prized by retailers.

Type
Navel
Weight (g)
210 - 240
Diameter (mm)
75 - 80
Shape
Round
Diameter/height
1.02
Bark (mm)
3,5 – 4,5
Color
Vivid orange
Color index
18
Juice %
50 - 54
Seeds
No
Fruition
High
Harvesting
10 october - 15 january. Internal maturity resembles that of the Newhall variety, although the external colour is acquired a little earlier.

Agronomic remarks

Less vulnerable to creasing than Navelina and Newhall. Slight tendency towards alternate harvests. The skin is relatively thick on the stylar end, which may be beneficial in reducing splitting. Spacing is less than that for Navelina.

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