Glen Rocio
- Floricane
- Large, red and glossy fruit
- Traditional raspberry flavour and looks attractive in the punnet
- Suited to warmer climates
Plant
Spine free. Cane colour is light green during dormacy and purple/red in maturity.
Moderately vigorous plant
with an erect habit.
Resistance
High resistance to yellow rust, Phragmidium rubi-idaei, and powdery mildew, Sphaerotheca macularis. Carries gene A10, conferring resistance to most biotypes of raspberry aphid, Amphorophora Idaei.
Fruit
Mean Berry Size: 5.6g
Mean Brixo Level: 10.6o
Robust, firm fruit with a bright red colour. Very consistent, round to conical shape with elongated habit.
Traditional taste and aroma.
Detaches easily from plug .
Transports well and has an outstanding shelf-life.
Balanced sugar/acid ratio.
Agronomy
Season: Mid/Late
Cropping Period: Mid July - Mid August
Picking Duration: 4-5 weeks
Chill Requirement: Min. 1000 hours (<4oC)
Cultivation
First fruits will appear between 80-90 days after spring planting
Planting density 6-7 canes per linear meter
Optimal performance under tunnel cultivation
Shading through period of high UV if required
Production 12-15 t/Ha or 5.3kg per linear meter
The harvest period is typically 4-5 weeks
Suitable for open field or substrate
Aim for 10,000 plants per Ha. 60cm short cane, 40cm long cane.
Propagators
Spain