Asfari®

Tree Characteristics

• Vigour: Medium to high
• Growth Habit: Upright to spreading, benefits from structured training
• Flowering: Mid to late season, around or slightly after Golden Delicious
• Productivity: Good when well managed
• Alternate Bearing: Low with disciplined crop load management
• Site Suitability: Best suited to cooler Australian growing regions and elevated sites

Grower note: Asfari® performs best in cooler sites that support flavour development, firmness, and colour intensity.

Fruit Characteristics

• Colour: Deep red blush with good surface coverage
• Colour Timing: Late, develops steadily toward harvest
• Finish: Smooth and attractive
• Shape: Round to slightly conical
• Stalk: Medium length
• Eating Quality: Firm, crisp flesh with a rich, well-balanced sweet–tangy flavour profile

Harvest & Storage

• Harvest Window: Late season, around Cripps Pink timing in Australia
• Picking: One to two picks depending on maturity and colour targets
• Storability: Medium to long storage potential under controlled atmosphere programs

Grower note: Careful harvest timing supports optimal flavour expression and storage performance.

Performance & Management

• Packout: Good due to uniform colour and shape
• Thinning: Requires careful thinning to manage fruit size and maintain annual cropping
• Cropping: Reliable with appropriate crop load control
• Canopy Management: Open canopies and good light exposure are important for uniform colour development
• Pest & Disease: No unusual sensitivities beyond standard apple management

Market Advantages

• Distinctive flavour profile supports premium positioning
• Attractive appearance with strong shelf presence
• Late-season harvest extends marketing windows
• Well suited to high-quality fresh market programs