Glen Lyon

Hutton ltd - Crop science Glen Lyon is an early to mid season variety who's fruit is bright, uniform orange to red in colour. Moderate size with a slightly conical shape. Berries are firm with an acidic raspberry flavour, good shelf-life and brightness.

Parentage

SCRI 7331/1 x SCRI 7256/1

Season

Glen Lyon is an early to mid season variety.

Plant Habit

Canes are dark to mid-tan, spine-free and have moderate vigour with an upright habit and good presentation.

Fruit Quality

Bright, uniform orange to red in colour. Moderate size with a slightly conical shape. Berries are firm with an acidic raspberry flavour, good shelf-life and brightness.

Fruit Size

4 g / Brix %: 9.1

Yield

Yield: 4.4 T/Ha (Yield data from trials at SCRI)

Pest and Disease Tolerance

Carries gene A1, now susceptible to the most common strain of aphid virus vector Amphorophora idaei (strains 2 and X). Susceptible to Raspberry bushy dwarf virus.