date:Oct 15, 2012
le growers seek, such as its late harvest date, good storage and shelf life, high yields and good growth habits for high-density orchards.
Previously only known as SPA493, the Salish apple was developed and tested by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) scientists, in partnership with the Okanagan Plant Improvement Corporation (PICO). Like all AAFC varieties, this new apple was developed using traditional cross-pollination methods. It originated from a cross between 'Splendour' and 'Gala' cu