KAZAKE
Punica granatum cultivar(under evaluation)
Syn.
"Kazake-anor, R-11, Sejanec, R30, DPUN 073"
Origin
Russia, introduced by Dr. Gregory Levin, Garrygala Agricultural research station, Turksmenistan.
Type
Sweet-sour, hard seeded
Description
Very large rounded fruit with medium thick rind. The skin is basic green with light crimson-pink spots and strokes. The large cherry red kernels are very juicy with an excellent sweet tart flavour.
Ripens
From March, dependent on weather conditions.
Uses
*Produces excellent quality juice.
*Useful in areas which experience severe frost.
Notes
Height and spread :+3m x+3m
*This is one of the frost hardiest cultivars in the world.
*Said to tolerate up to -15C of frost before significant damage occurs.
*Gives high yields of standard quality fruit.
*Very resistant against cracking.
*Has a medium growth rate.
*Has a wide spreading but compact growth habit.
*Very high juice quality.
