Glen Lyon
Glen Lyon is an early to mid season variety who's fruit is bright, uniform orange to red in colour. Moderate size with a slightly conical shape. Berries are firm with an acidic raspberry flavour, good shelf-life and brightness.
Parentage
SCRI 7331/1 x SCRI 7256/1
Season
Glen Lyon is an early to mid season variety.
Plant Habit
Canes are dark to mid-tan, spine-free and have moderate vigour with an upright habit and good presentation.
Fruit Quality
Bright, uniform orange to red in colour. Moderate size with a slightly conical shape. Berries are firm with an acidic raspberry flavour, good shelf-life and brightness.
Fruit Size
4 g / Brix %: 9.1
Yield
Yield: 4.4 T/Ha (Yield data from trials at SCRI)
Pest and Disease Tolerance
Carries gene A1, now susceptible to the most common strain of aphid virus vector Amphorophora idaei (strains 2 and X). Susceptible to Raspberry bushy dwarf virus.