‘Edward’ originated in Florida and is a vigorous tree with a compact canopy (Campbell, 1992; Sturrock, 1944, 1969). The fruit is monoembryonic, the peel is yellow with a pink or reddish blush with numerous small yellow dots, 450-620 g. The pulp is deep yellow to orange with very little fiber, has a weak aroma but a mild sweet, rich and spicy excellent flavor. ‘Edward’ is a midseason cultivar.
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Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
Dormant to panicle emergence |
Panicle emergence, flowering, fruit set> development | Fruit Development | Harvest | Pruning>flushing/Semi-dormant | Dormant |