date:Feb 21, 2014
Based in Israel, Ben-Dor Fruits and Nurseries has developed a new apple variety and a new pear variety. Both will be licensed to growers in and outside of Israel.
The main advantages of the Odem apple are the low chilling hours required and how early we can harvest, said Ronit Ganigar, agronomist at Ben-Dor. It develops a deep red colour, even at low altitude. The adaptability to a wide range of climactic conditions, from low chill to very high chill, makes the Odem one of Ben-Dor's more promi