The new citrus cultivar 'Himekoharu'
2008
Shigematsu, Y.(Ehime-ken. Fruit Tree Experiment Station, Matsuyama (Japan)) | Kita, K. | Yakushiji, H. | Ishikawa, K. | Nakata, H.
'Himekoharu' is a new cultivar of mandarin-type that was bred from hybrid seedlings. It was produced in 1994 by crossing the 'Kiyomi' and 'Ougonkan' varieties. This new variety is characterized by good tree vigor, with primarily upright growth. Thorns are initially robust but become smaller, and branches bearing fruit are thornless. The average weight of the fruit is approximately 130-150g. The shape is globose, and a lot of fruits to cause the short necked in peduncle part. The skin color is light-yellow. The fruit surface is medium. The peeling is easy. The peel is thin and peel puffing is generated easily. Fruits are usually seedless, but flowers are pollinated with surrounding other cultivars, fruit may contain a few seeds. The flavor is fresh and is peculiar, and the edible quality is good. The sugar content rating of more than 11 Brix and a citric acid content of approximately 1.1%.
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