Isaaq®

Tree Characteristics

• Vigour: Medium
• Growth Habit: Upright to spreading, easy to establish
• Flowering: Early to mid season, around or slightly before Gala timing
• Productivity: High and consistent
• Alternate Bearing: Low
• Site Suitability: Adaptable, performs well across a range of Australian growing regions

Grower note: Isaaq® is well suited to orchards seeking a straightforward early to mid variety with reliable performance and manageable growth.

Fruit Characteristics

• Colour: Bright red blush with good surface coverage
• Colour Timing: Early, colours readily ahead of harvest
• Finish: Smooth and uniform
• Shape: Round to slightly conical
• Stalk: Medium length
• Eating Quality: Crisp, juicy flesh with a mild, well-balanced sweet flavour

Harvest & Storage

• Harvest Window: Early to mid season, typically just after Gala timing in Australia
• Picking: One to two picks depending on site and colour development
• Storability: Short to medium storage; best suited to early fresh market programs

Grower note: Early maturity supports efficient harvest scheduling and access to early market opportunities.

Performance & Management

• Packout: Strong due to uniform colour and shape
• Thinning: Standard commercial thinning practices
• Cropping: Reliable annual production
• Canopy Management: Moderate vigour allows straightforward canopy control
• Pest & Disease: No unusual sensitivities beyond standard apple management

Market Advantages

• Early market entry with consistent fruit quality
• Attractive appearance supports fresh market appeal
• Reliable yields and packouts for early programs
• Easy-to-manage variety for mixed orchard portfolios