GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE COLOR OF HAIL NETTING
| Variety |
White net |
Black net
|
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Golden Delicious Group
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The optimal situation is the one that best respects the aesthetic qualities of the group. | Negative effect on faceting and yellowing of the background color. Slight delay in ripening. |
| Red Delicious Group | No improvement compared to the black net. Susceptibility to sunburn. | Optimal situation.
Improved color brilliance and reduced highlights. |
| Gala group (lightly colored clones) | Optimal situation in areas with low vocational potential.
Slight delay in ripening. |
Negative effect on the extension and intensity of the overcolour.
Delayed maturation. |
| Gala Group (intensely colored clones) | Sensitivity to sunstroke. | No problems in suitable areas.
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| Fuji Group | Sensitivity to sunstroke and browning of the epicarp. | Reduction of sunstroke. |