Xunyi Italian Early Red

Xunyi Italian Early Red

　　Xunyi Italian Early Red

　　With an average single fruit weight of 223 grams, the fruit is nearly conical, with a vertical diameter of 6.9 cm and a horizontal diameter of 7.6 cm, and a fruit shape index of 0.9. Over 80% of the fruits have a horizontal diameter of more than 7.5 cm. The fruits begin to color in early July, with a greenish-yellow base color and mostly or entirely bright red coverage. The fruit surface is smooth and glossy. The flesh is fine, crisp, and juicy, with a well-balanced sweet and sour flavor and a pleasant aroma. It has a soluble solids content of 12.5%, total acid of 0.2396%, and the fruit is relatively resistant to storage and transportation.

　　Fruits harvested on August 10th can be stored at room temperature for 15 days. This variety features large and uniformly sized fruits, early bearing, high yield, bright color, excellent quality, high commercial value, good storability and transportability, and minimal pre-harvest fruit drop. It is highly adaptable and suitable for cultivation in apple-growing regions across the country.