104 U.S. PPAF
Type
- Sweet orange-like hybrid
- Potential future classification as a true sweet orange
Origin
Developed by Fred G. Gmitter, Jr. (UF/IFAS)
Primary Use
- Fresh market
- Processing
Season
December-February
Recommended Production System
Citrus Under Protective Screen (CUPS)
Size and Shape
Large attractive, usually seedless fruit
Color
Orange to dark orange
Flavor
Unique flavor profile
Brix/Acid
12.5°/1.1% in CUPS (January)
Tree Performance under HLB
- Documented to be susceptible in Central Florida
- Performance outside of CUPS unknown
General Information
Nearly seedless triploid selection developed from an interploid cross of 'LB8-9' Sugar Belle® mandarin × ['Hamlin' orange + LB8-4] (LB8-4 is an unreleased proprietary breeding parent from 'Clementine' × 'Minneola')