Raspberry varieties - Glen Lyon

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Glen Lyon (protected by EU Plant Variety Rights). 

  • 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.