Orion

Tree

Triploid, strong growth, wide, medium internode distance.

Abloom

Medium-early, good and regular flowering.

Harvest

Beginning of October, with ‘Golden Delicious’, no fruit-thinning necessary. Many fruits hang individually.    

Fit to eat

3 weeks after harvesting.

Yield

Early, good and regular.

Storability

In a natural cellar: until the beginning of March.

Fruit

Large, height-width ratio is 0.85, medium-long, some rough patches around the stem and cup groove, colouring: green-yellowish, sometimes a slightly red cheek, flesh: yellow, firm, crunchy, fine-grained, very juicy, very good, complex and striking aroma combining sugar and acid (Brix 16.1%). 

Diseases

Scab (V f) resistant, mildew tolerant. 

Comment

Suitable for organic production. Probably primarily in cool regions. When intensively cultivated, fruits may be outsized. One-time harvest. Excellent taste.