Kanzi™

Tree Characteristics

• Vigour: Medium
• Growth Habit: Upright to spreading, requires structured training
• Flowering: Mid season, around Golden Delicious timing
• Productivity: Good and regular when well managed
• Alternate Bearing: Low with appropriate crop regulation
• Site Suitability: Best suited to cooler growing regions with good diurnal variation

Grower note: Kanzi® performs best in sites that support colour development and flavour concentration, particularly cooler regions and elevated blocks.

Fruit Characteristics

• Colour: Distinct bright red over a yellow background
• Colour Timing: Mid to late, develops progressively approaching harvest
• Finish: Clean and attractive with good definition when well exposed
• Shape: Round to slightly conical
• Stalk: Medium length, green to light brown
• Eating Quality: Crisp, juicy flesh with a balanced sweet–tart flavour profile

Harvest & Storage

• Harvest Window: Mid to late season
• Picking: Typically two picks depending on site and colour development
• Storability: Good storage potential, suitable for medium to long-term storage under controlled conditions

Grower note: Harvest maturity is critical to achieve optimal flavour balance and texture, particularly for long storage programs.

Performance & Management

• Packout: Strong in well-managed blocks with good light interception
• Thinning: Requires attentive thinning to manage fruit size and cropping balance
• Cropping: Consistent when crop load is well controlled
• Canopy Management: Open canopies and good light penetration are essential for colour and finish
• Pest & Disease: No unusual sensitivities beyond standard commercial apple management

Market Advantages

• Distinctive flavour profile that sets it apart from standard sweet varieties
• Attractive appearance supports premium positioning
• Strong brand recognition within managed club programs
• Good eating quality retention through storage