Non-Browning Capabilities: State South-West and Bravo Apples

non-browning capabilities: Flowers from the second crop of Bravo apples are beginning to flourish on trees across orchards in the state south-west and elsewhere in the nation with yield expected to be up significantly from last year, according to Australian Broadcasting Corporation. With its distinctive dark skin and non-browning capabilities, the apple also proved to be just as popular with growers; so much so, new tree stock has also sold out. Related Story: WA says hello to new apple variety Map: Manjimup 6258 Growers of a new apple variety developed in Western Australia are eyeing international markets after the first run sold out, despite the hefty price tag of $13 per kilo. Manjimup grower Harvey Giblett, who harvested about 15 tonne of Bravo earlier this year, said the apple had the rare ability to present great value for consumers and growers. "We are the only country in the world growing them at the moment which gives up the opportunity to charge a bit of a premium over and above other apples," he said. "It what we need to make it work for us growers as Australia has a high cost of production." Mr Giblett estimated production to be "triple or even quadruple" on harvest from earlier this year with growers removing other varieties to plant Bravo tree stock, known as ANABP 01, once it becomes available. "As the tree matures, production will only go up," Mr Giblett said. "It still a way off yet, but it could one day challenge the Pink Lady as the most popular export variety." Evolution of apple pays dividends for growers Photo: Early signals indicate a bumper season ahead for growers of Bravo apples The origins of the Bravo apple began 20 years ago following the crossing of seeds from Golden Delicious and Cripps Reds varieties, with the resulting tree stock further developed at a research centre in Manjimup, a known hub for apple growers. The week best stories in your inbox Rural Round Up: great reads from the farm. Although dependent on seasonal conditions, harvest begins in April. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.