Marinika is a unique red cherry variety when it comes to taste and yield. Marinika performs well in the non-heated segments for long crop cycles. The plant is strong and vigorous and produces multiple trusses. Maranika offers high brix potential even in winter production and still provides an enjoyable eating experience. Maranika has proven to be strong against fruit cracking. Maranika has proven to give high packout % for the value chain grower which results in less waste or second grade. Great synergy has been experienced with Maranika and Enza Zaden Rootstock range.
Strong vigour, with strong plant and consistent uniform setting
Good balanced plant with high yield potential
Forms dense, medium-long spit trusses
Good leaf cover to protect the fruit
Good disease resistance
Very adaptable variety to be grown in South Africa for winter and summer production under protection
Red cherry for loose pick
Attractive fruit colour when full matured
Fruit weight 15g to 20g
High quality firm fruit
High brix attainable
Excellent taste characteristics
24 000 to 28 000 single stem plants per ha for trellising under protection