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SPC 103 (Sentennial™)
SPC 103 (Sentennial™) is a new test selection and has been planted in limited amounts in BC. The flesh is very firm, crunchy and moderately sweet. The harvest window appears to be extensive. The tree is exceptional in habit with flat angled, well spaced branches, and produces heavy crops. More information on fruit quality and market response is required.
| Parentage: | Sweetheart x Unknown |
| Tree habit: | Moderate vigour, flat branch angles |
| Harvest Timing: | 29 days after Van and Bing, 10+ days after Sweetheart |
| Bloom Timing: | Middle/late in the bloom season |
| Fertility: | Self-fertile |
| Fruit Shape: | Flat round |
| Skin color: | Dark red |
| Flesh color: | Red |
| Juice color: | Red |
| Stem length: | Short and thick |
| Average fruit weight: | 10.7g |
| Natural cracking: | 26% |
| Firmness (Durometer): | 82 (FirmTech) 295g/mm |
| Soluble solids: | 20.3% |
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