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Co-op 33 – Pixie® – Snoei bij jonge bomen

        
		
            
            

                
From 2020 to 2024, the new scab-resistant variety Co-op 33 – Pixie was planted as a pollinator row in the Elstar orchard as a demonstration. In 2021, several pruning variations were applied to these trees to optimize production.


Pixie is characterized by a crisp and juicy bite. The fruits develop a good, evenly distributed, and fairly dark red blush. The ripening period was from the second half of September to early October. The fruit size is relatively small, with most fruits ranging between 65 and 70 mm. The fruit set was good, but due to the small size, maximum production was around 40 tons per hectare in the fourth growing year.


In the first few years, Pixie stood out for its excellent health, showing no issues with scab and minimal susceptibility to mildew. However, after the fourth growing year, significant fruit tree canker (Neonectria) developed, leading to the loss of a considerable number of trees. As a result, the variety was removed in early 2025. It should be noted that Neonectria pressure at FRC Randwijk is relatively high, and the trees were planted between older rows.


            

        



        

            
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