JD Van Deventer's Kwekery/Nursery
Cultivar;Bonnigold
Clone Number; BG 582
Origin; RSA, Roodeplaat 1973
Royalties/ Levies; ZAR 6.78 Levy
Yield; very good
Fruit use; fresh,
Type;cling
Shelf-life; 2 weeks at -0,5C
Water requirements; 36 inches of water per tree per year or about 1508760mm per hectare
Sun requirements; full sun (at least 6-8 hours daily). Morning sun is best as it helps dry out the cold morning dew
Chill hours; 400 to 600 hours
Pruning; Prune to keep the tree short, and ensure that the branches don't block out sunlight for the rest of the tree.
soil requirements; deep,sandy clay (if it can be amended to drain well) or loam soil with a pH of about 6.5 is best.
Soil depth; 30cm deep at least, loose soil is recommended
Fertiliser requirements; 10-10-10 fertiliser can be sprikled around the base at a distance of 21cm from the trunk
Pollination requirements; self-fertile
Successful test-crosses; not necessary
Bloom time;August
Harvest time;November
Vigor; strong
Size and shape;semi-upright
Tree age; will start to fruit at 2 to 4 years, but will only produce significantly once they mature to 4 years.
Average life span; approximately 20 years (maximum) depending on the rootstock used.
Susceptibility to pests and diseases; normal
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