Southern Bliss®

Tree Characteristics

• Vigour: Medium
• Growth Habit: Upright to spreading, easy to train
• Flowering: Mid season, around Golden Delicious timing
• Productivity: Good and consistent
• Alternate Bearing: Low with appropriate crop load management
• Site Suitability: Well suited to a range of Australian growing regions, including cool sites

Grower note: Southern Bliss® has been selected for adaptability and reliable performance under Southern Hemisphere conditions.

Fruit Characteristics

• Colour: Red blush over a yellow to cream background
• Colour Timing: Mid season, develops steadily toward harvest
• Finish: Clean and attractive with good uniformity
• Shape: Round to slightly conical
• Stalk: Medium length
• Eating Quality: Crisp, juicy flesh with a mild, well-balanced sweet flavour

Harvest & Storage

• Harvest Window: Mid season, around Gala timing in Australia
• Picking: One to two picks depending on site and colour development
• Storability: Medium storage potential, suitable for standard fresh market programs

Grower note: Southern Bliss® offers flexibility in harvest and storage, supporting consistent supply programs.

Performance & Management

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

Market Advantages

• Attractive appearance with broad consumer appeal
• Reliable performance across multiple Australian growing regions
• Balanced eating quality suited to mainstream premium programs
• Consistent supply potential for retail partners