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Aurora is an apple cultivar listed in a prairie apple directory as a cross of Malus baccata and Tetofsky. The same entry links it to the Central Experimental Farm and cites Smithfield as the reference source. [S1]
The surviving record is very brief. It gives the parentage and a likely institutional link, but it does not directly describe the fruit, season, storage, tree habit, disease behavior, or hardiness. [S1]
The parentage still matters. Malus baccata was widely used in northern breeding for hardiness, and Tetofsky was an early Russian apple in cold climate fruit literature. Aurora therefore appears to belong to the hardy prairie and northern apple line that drew on that background. The source gives no fuller breeding history beyond the short CEF note. [S1]
The entry ends with a question mark, suggesting some uncertainty in the original listing, likely about classification or status rather than the cultivar name itself. Until stronger source material appears, Aurora should be treated as a sparsely documented hardy apple cross with supported parentage but little preserved descriptive detail. [S1]
Summary source basis
This summary currently draws chiefly from ‘Aurora’ Haskap, with 3 additional supporting sources linked below.
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“Reference: Smithfield.”
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| Document | Title/URL | Rights | Claims | Relationships | History Events | Pages | Snippets |
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| 131 | ‘Aurora’ & ‘Borealis’ Haskap | unknown | 32 | 0 | 0 | p2 p3 p4 | The breeding program is linked to Saskatchewan Agriculture's Agriculture Development Fund and royalties from propagators supporting further seedling evaluation.; Aurora is presented as a new variety for orchardists and g |
| 130 | ‘Aurora’ Haskap | unknown | 29 | 0 | 0 | p2 | ‘Aurora’ and ‘Honey Bee’ both have good resistance level to mildew, which is noted as a problem in more southern locations.; In the authors’ location, Russian varieties bloom 1 month before the last frost, but ‘Aurora’ a |
| 143 | Recommended fruit Varieties | unknown | 8 | 0 | 0 | p1 | Ripens in early July in Saskatoon.; Can be mechanically harvested.; Expected to be a main variety for early production, with Indigo Gem or Tundra used as pollinizers.; Described as more productive than Tundra, Borealis, |
| 3 | Edible Apples in Prairie Canada | unknown | 4 | 0 | 0 | p16 | Reference cited: Smithfield, meaning Smithfield Experimental Farm, Trenton, Ontario.; Entry ends with a question mark indicating uncertain classification or recommendation code.; Associated with CEF.; Parentage given as |
| Document | Page | Claim Type | Claim | Quote | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143 | p1 | description_snippet | Ripens in early July in Saskatoon. | Aurora: Released to propagators in 2012 it has larger fruit, larger bushes, sweeter taste and is more productive than Tundra, Borealis and the Indigos. | page_block:0.90 |
| 143 | p1 | description_snippet | Can be mechanically harvested. | Aurora: Released to propagators in 2012 it has larger fruit, larger bushes, sweeter taste and is more productive than Tundra, Borealis and the Indigos. | page_block:0.90 |
| 143 | p1 | recommendation_context | Expected to be a main variety for early production, with Indigo Gem or Tundra used as pollinizers. | Aurora: Released to propagators in 2012 it has larger fruit, larger bushes, sweeter taste and is more productive than Tundra, Borealis and the Indigos. | page_block:0.90 |
| 143 | p1 | productivity | Described as more productive than Tundra, Borealis, and the Indigos. | Aurora: Released to propagators in 2012 it has larger fruit, larger bushes, sweeter taste and is more productive than Tundra, Borealis and the Indigos. | page_block:0.90 |
| 143 | p1 | flavor_profile | Described as sweeter tasting and having half the acidity of most haskap. | Aurora: Released to propagators in 2012 it has larger fruit, larger bushes, sweeter taste and is more productive than Tundra, Borealis and the Indigos. | page_block:0.90 |
| 143 | p1 | growth_habit | Described as having larger bushes than Tundra, Borealis, and the Indigos. | Aurora: Released to propagators in 2012 it has larger fruit, larger bushes, sweeter taste and is more productive than Tundra, Borealis and the Indigos. | page_block:0.90 |
| 143 | p1 | fruit_size | Described as having larger fruit than Tundra, Borealis, and the Indigos. | Aurora: Released to propagators in 2012 it has larger fruit, larger bushes, sweeter taste and is more productive than Tundra, Borealis and the Indigos. | page_block:0.90 |
| 143 | p1 | release_year_reference | Released to propagators in 2012. | Aurora: Released to propagators in 2012 it has larger fruit, larger bushes, sweeter taste and is more productive than Tundra, Borealis and the Indigos. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p4 | breeder_reference | The breeding program is linked to Saskatchewan Agriculture's Agriculture Development Fund and royalties from propagators supporting further seedling evaluation. | The new variety ‘Aurora’ was selected as one of the best of the mid-season types from among 10,000 seedlings and a decade of breeding. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p4 | description_snippet | Aurora is presented as a new variety for orchardists and gardeners, with more haskap varieties expected from the breeding program in the future. | The new variety ‘Aurora’ was selected as one of the best of the mid-season types from among 10,000 seedlings and a decade of breeding. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p4 | entry_hardiness_observation | The page suggests dependable production in Zone 5, possible problems in Zone 6 in some years, and that Zone 7 may be too warm; the author labels these as guesses pending southern B | The new variety ‘Aurora’ was selected as one of the best of the mid-season types from among 10,000 seedlings and a decade of breeding. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p4 | flavor_profile | Aurora was described as one of the best tasting haskaps on the Canadian market as of its release date. | The new variety ‘Aurora’ was selected as one of the best of the mid-season types from among 10,000 seedlings and a decade of breeding. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p4 | fruit_size | As of its release date, Aurora was described as the largest fruited haskap on the market in Canada. | The new variety ‘Aurora’ was selected as one of the best of the mid-season types from among 10,000 seedlings and a decade of breeding. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p4 | selection_origin_reference | Aurora was selected as one of the best mid-season types from among 10,000 seedlings after a decade of breeding. | The new variety ‘Aurora’ was selected as one of the best of the mid-season types from among 10,000 seedlings and a decade of breeding. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p3 | taxon_context | 'Aurora' is a haskap plant; the page states haskap plants are not separated into male and female plants and all are capable of producing fruit with a compatible same-blooming compa | 'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p3 | entry_hardiness_observation | As with all haskap varieties, open flowers can take -7°Cwithout damage. | 'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p3 | entry_hardiness_observation | 'Aurora' and 'Borealis' are fully hardy in Zone 2 at the breeding site in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. | 'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p3 | description_snippet | 'Aurora' has an odd or shockingly different berry shape that would make a memorable impression, but its shape will not roll on a sorting line like 'Tundra'. | 'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p3 | recommendation_context | 'Aurora' is worth trying in commercial operations, especially with a harvester that blows off leaves as the fruit is picked. | 'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p3 | recommendation_context | If planting double rows along a fence or next to a building, plant 'Aurora' in the back and 'Borealis' in the front. | 'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p3 | growth_habit | 'Aurora' will likely grow 1/2 meter taller than 'Borealis', 'Tundra', or 'Indigo' haskap varieties. | 'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p3 | culinary_use | Gardeners who like to freeze fruit or make jam or wine may want to grow more 'Aurora' because they can harvest them faster. | 'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p3 | recommendation_context | One 'Aurora' could easily pollinize 8 'Borealis' plants if the plants are in the same location and visible to bees. | 'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p3 | fruit_size | 'Aurora's' larger berries are easier to pick and may appeal to someone planting many bushes. | 'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p3 | anecdote_snippet | Several experienced growers at the 2012 'Haskap Day' remarked, "Ididn't know Haskap could get that sweet" in the discussion of Aurora and Borealis attributes. | 'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p3 | productivity | 'Aurora' is described as more productive than 'Borealis'. | 'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p3 | flavor_profile | 'Aurora' and 'Borealis' have similar great flavour, but 'Aurora' tastes sweeter. | 'Aurora' tastes sweeter and is more productive. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p2 | entry_pedigree | 'Aurora' parentage is listed as Solovey x MT46.55. | Table 1: Similarities & differences between 'Aurora' and 'Borealis'. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p2 | taxon_context | 'Aurora' lineage type is listed as Russian x Japanese. | Table 1: Similarities & differences between 'Aurora' and 'Borealis'. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p2 | productivity | 'Aurora' productivity is listed as high. | Table 1: Similarities & differences between 'Aurora' and 'Borealis'. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p2 | description_snippet | 'Aurora' bloom time in Saskatchewan is listed as mid May. | Table 1: Similarities & differences between 'Aurora' and 'Borealis'. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p2 | flavor_profile | 'Aurora' flavour is listed as excellent. | Table 1: Similarities & differences between 'Aurora' and 'Borealis'. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p2 | description_snippet | 'Aurora' fruit retention is listed as easy to pick. | Table 1: Similarities & differences between 'Aurora' and 'Borealis'. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p2 | growth_habit | 'Aurora' bush height is listed as 5 to 5.5 ft. | Table 1: Similarities & differences between 'Aurora' and 'Borealis'. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p2 | growth_habit | 'Aurora' bush shape is listed as upright & spreading. | Table 1: Similarities & differences between 'Aurora' and 'Borealis'. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p2 | description_snippet | 'Aurora' mildew resistance is listed as high resistance. | Table 1: Similarities & differences between 'Aurora' and 'Borealis'. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p2 | description_snippet | 'Aurora' season in Saskatchewan is listed as late June / early Aug. | Table 1: Similarities & differences between 'Aurora' and 'Borealis'. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p2 | description_snippet | 'Aurora' fruit are easily seen on bushes. | Table 1: Similarities & differences between 'Aurora' and 'Borealis'. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p2 | description_snippet | 'Aurora' fruit shape is described as pointed pear somewhat. | Table 1: Similarities & differences between 'Aurora' and 'Borealis'. | page_block:0.90 |
| 131 | p2 | fruit_size | 'Aurora' fruit weight is listed as 1.9 grams. | Table 1: Similarities & differences between 'Aurora' and 'Borealis'. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | description_snippet | ‘Aurora’ and ‘Honey Bee’ both have good resistance level to mildew, which is noted as a problem in more southern locations. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | description_snippet | In the authors’ location, Russian varieties bloom 1 month before the last frost, but ‘Aurora’ and ‘Honey Bee’ bloom 2 weeks before the last frost. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | recommendation_context | The authors expect ‘Aurora’ can be grown farther south than pure Russian varieties, but state they do not know how far south that could be. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | entry_hardiness_observation | ‘Aurora’ is fully hardy at the breeding site in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, which was classified as hardiness zone 2 but is now classified as hardiness zone 3. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | description_snippet | ‘Aurora’ tends to bloom and ripen about a week after most Russian varieties currently on the market. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | entry_pedigree | ‘Aurora’ is described as a hybrid between early and late blooming types. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | growth_habit | The authors felt ‘Aurora’ had a more open growth habit and did not yet need thinning, unlike crowded ‘Honey Bee’. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | productivity | In the observation trial, ‘Honey Bee’ was more productive than ‘Aurora’ early, but later both had similar productivity. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | recommendation_context | The recommended pollinator for ‘Aurora’ is ‘Honey Bee’. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | growth_habit | ‘Aurora’ has a similar size bush to most Japanese or Russian varieties. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | growth_habit | Young ‘Aurora’ plants were growing 50% taller than ‘Tundra’ or ‘Indigo Gem’ varieties. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | growth_habit | ‘Aurora’ will grow 1.5 to 2.0 m tall. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | growth_habit | ‘Aurora’ has an upright growth habit ideal for mechanical harvesting. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | flavor_profile | Lab tests indicated ‘Aurora’ has sugar levels similar to most haskap but half the acidity of most other Haskap, making it taste sweeter. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | anecdote_snippet | Several experienced growers at the 2012 ‘Haskap Day’ remarked, “Ididn’t know Haskap could get that sweet”. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | flavor_profile | ‘Aurora’ has similar great flavour to the first varieties, but tastes sweeter and is more productive. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | entry_pedigree | Table 1 lists ‘Aurora’ parents as Solovey x MT46.55. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | entry_pedigree | Table 1 lists ‘Aurora’ lineage type as Russian x Japanese. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | productivity | Table 1 lists ‘Aurora’ productivity as high. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | description_snippet | Table 1 gives ‘Aurora’ bloom time in Saskatchewan as Mid May. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | flavor_profile | Table 1 lists ‘Aurora’ flavour as excellent. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | description_snippet | Table 1 lists ‘Aurora’ fruit retention as easy to pick. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | growth_habit | Table 1 lists ‘Aurora’ bush height as 5 to 5.5 ft. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | growth_habit | Table 1 lists ‘Aurora’ bush shape as upright and spreading. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | description_snippet | Table 1 lists ‘Aurora’ mildew resistance as high resistance. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | description_snippet | Table 1 gives ‘Aurora’ season in Saskatchewan as late June / early Aug. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | description_snippet | Table 1 says ‘Aurora’ fruit are easily seen on bushes. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | description_snippet | Table 1 describes ‘Aurora’ fruit shape as “Pointed Pear somewhat.” | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 130 | p2 | fruit_size | Table 1 gives ‘Aurora’ fruit weight as 1.9 grams. | Table 1: ‘Aurora’ statistics. | page_block:0.90 |
| 3 | p16 | source_reference_abbreviation | Reference cited: Smithfield, meaning Smithfield Experimental Farm, Trenton, Ontario. | Aurora (baccata X Tetofsky) CEF ? | page_block:0.90 |
| 3 | p16 | description_snippet | Entry ends with a question mark indicating uncertain classification or recommendation code. | Aurora (baccata X Tetofsky) CEF ? | page_block:0.90 |
| 3 | p16 | breeder_reference | Associated with CEF. | Aurora (baccata X Tetofsky) CEF ? | page_block:0.90 |
| 3 | p16 | entry_pedigree | Parentage given as baccata x Tetofsky. | Aurora (baccata X Tetofsky) CEF ? | page_block:0.90 |
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| Type | Claim | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| description_snippet | Ripens in early July in Saskatoon. | 0.98 |
| description_snippet | Can be mechanically harvested. | 0.97 |
| recommendation_context | Expected to be a main variety for early production, with Indigo Gem or Tundra used as pollinizers. | 0.98 |
| productivity | Described as more productive than Tundra, Borealis, and the Indigos. | 0.97 |
| flavor_profile | Described as sweeter tasting and having half the acidity of most haskap. | 0.98 |
| growth_habit | Described as having larger bushes than Tundra, Borealis, and the Indigos. | 0.96 |
| fruit_size | Described as having larger fruit than Tundra, Borealis, and the Indigos. | 0.97 |
| release_year_reference | Released to propagators in 2012. | 0.99 |
| breeder_reference | The breeding program is linked to Saskatchewan Agriculture's Agriculture Development Fund and royalties from propagators supporting further seedling evaluation. | 0.90 |
| description_snippet | Aurora is presented as a new variety for orchardists and gardeners, with more haskap varieties expected from the breeding program in the future. | 0.92 |
| entry_hardiness_observation | The page suggests dependable production in Zone 5, possible problems in Zone 6 in some years, and that Zone 7 may be too warm; the author labels these as guesses pending southern BC test results. | 0.86 |
| flavor_profile | Aurora was described as one of the best tasting haskaps on the Canadian market as of its release date. | 0.97 |
| fruit_size | As of its release date, Aurora was described as the largest fruited haskap on the market in Canada. | 0.98 |
| selection_origin_reference | Aurora was selected as one of the best mid-season types from among 10,000 seedlings after a decade of breeding. | 0.99 |
| taxon_context | 'Aurora' is a haskap plant; the page states haskap plants are not separated into male and female plants and all are capable of producing fruit with a compatible same-blooming companion and bees. | 0.96 |
| entry_hardiness_observation | As with all haskap varieties, open flowers can take -7°C without damage. | 0.94 |
| entry_hardiness_observation | 'Aurora' and 'Borealis' are fully hardy in Zone 2 at the breeding site in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. | 0.97 |
| description_snippet | 'Aurora' has an odd or shockingly different berry shape that would make a memorable impression, but its shape will not roll on a sorting line like 'Tundra'. | 0.92 |
| recommendation_context | 'Aurora' is worth trying in commercial operations, especially with a harvester that blows off leaves as the fruit is picked. | 0.94 |
| recommendation_context | If planting double rows along a fence or next to a building, plant 'Aurora' in the back and 'Borealis' in the front. | 0.97 |
| growth_habit | 'Aurora' will likely grow 1/2 meter taller than 'Borealis', 'Tundra', or 'Indigo' haskap varieties. | 0.97 |
| culinary_use | Gardeners who like to freeze fruit or make jam or wine may want to grow more 'Aurora' because they can harvest them faster. | 0.93 |
| recommendation_context | One 'Aurora' could easily pollinize 8 'Borealis' plants if the plants are in the same location and visible to bees. | 0.97 |
| fruit_size | 'Aurora's' larger berries are easier to pick and may appeal to someone planting many bushes. | 0.95 |
| anecdote_snippet | Several experienced growers at the 2012 'Haskap Day' remarked, "I didn't know Haskap could get that sweet" in the discussion of Aurora and Borealis attributes. | 0.90 |
| productivity | 'Aurora' is described as more productive than 'Borealis'. | 0.96 |
| flavor_profile | 'Aurora' and 'Borealis' have similar great flavour, but 'Aurora' tastes sweeter. | 0.97 |
| entry_pedigree | 'Aurora' parentage is listed as Solovey x MT46.55. | 0.98 |
| taxon_context | 'Aurora' lineage type is listed as Russian x Japanese. | 0.97 |
| productivity | 'Aurora' productivity is listed as high. | 0.98 |
| description_snippet | 'Aurora' bloom time in Saskatchewan is listed as mid May. | 0.98 |
| flavor_profile | 'Aurora' flavour is listed as excellent. | 0.98 |
| description_snippet | 'Aurora' fruit retention is listed as easy to pick. | 0.97 |
| growth_habit | 'Aurora' bush height is listed as 5 to 5.5 ft. | 0.98 |
| growth_habit | 'Aurora' bush shape is listed as upright & spreading. | 0.98 |
| description_snippet | 'Aurora' mildew resistance is listed as high resistance. | 0.97 |
| description_snippet | 'Aurora' season in Saskatchewan is listed as late June / early Aug. | 0.88 |
| description_snippet | 'Aurora' fruit are easily seen on bushes. | 0.97 |
| description_snippet | 'Aurora' fruit shape is described as pointed pear somewhat. | 0.92 |
| fruit_size | 'Aurora' fruit weight is listed as 1.9 grams. | 0.98 |
| description_snippet | ‘Aurora’ and ‘Honey Bee’ both have good resistance level to mildew, which is noted as a problem in more southern locations. | 0.98 |
| description_snippet | In the authors’ location, Russian varieties bloom 1 month before the last frost, but ‘Aurora’ and ‘Honey Bee’ bloom 2 weeks before the last frost. | 0.98 |
| recommendation_context | The authors expect ‘Aurora’ can be grown farther south than pure Russian varieties, but state they do not know how far south that could be. | 0.97 |
| entry_hardiness_observation | ‘Aurora’ is fully hardy at the breeding site in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, which was classified as hardiness zone 2 but is now classified as hardiness zone 3. | 0.99 |
| description_snippet | ‘Aurora’ tends to bloom and ripen about a week after most Russian varieties currently on the market. | 0.98 |
| entry_pedigree | ‘Aurora’ is described as a hybrid between early and late blooming types. | 0.98 |
| growth_habit | The authors felt ‘Aurora’ had a more open growth habit and did not yet need thinning, unlike crowded ‘Honey Bee’. | 0.96 |
| productivity | In the observation trial, ‘Honey Bee’ was more productive than ‘Aurora’ early, but later both had similar productivity. | 0.97 |
| recommendation_context | The recommended pollinator for ‘Aurora’ is ‘Honey Bee’. | 0.98 |
| growth_habit | ‘Aurora’ has a similar size bush to most Japanese or Russian varieties. | 0.96 |
| growth_habit | Young ‘Aurora’ plants were growing 50% taller than ‘Tundra’ or ‘Indigo Gem’ varieties. | 0.98 |
| growth_habit | ‘Aurora’ will grow 1.5 to 2.0 m tall. | 0.99 |
| growth_habit | ‘Aurora’ has an upright growth habit ideal for mechanical harvesting. | 0.98 |
| flavor_profile | Lab tests indicated ‘Aurora’ has sugar levels similar to most haskap but half the acidity of most other Haskap, making it taste sweeter. | 0.98 |
| anecdote_snippet | Several experienced growers at the 2012 ‘Haskap Day’ remarked, “I didn’t know Haskap could get that sweet”. | 0.97 |
| flavor_profile | ‘Aurora’ has similar great flavour to the first varieties, but tastes sweeter and is more productive. | 0.97 |
| entry_pedigree | Table 1 lists ‘Aurora’ parents as Solovey x MT46.55. | 0.99 |
| entry_pedigree | Table 1 lists ‘Aurora’ lineage type as Russian x Japanese. | 0.99 |
| productivity | Table 1 lists ‘Aurora’ productivity as high. | 0.99 |
| description_snippet | Table 1 gives ‘Aurora’ bloom time in Saskatchewan as Mid May. | 0.98 |
| flavor_profile | Table 1 lists ‘Aurora’ flavour as excellent. | 0.99 |
| description_snippet | Table 1 lists ‘Aurora’ fruit retention as easy to pick. | 0.98 |
| growth_habit | Table 1 lists ‘Aurora’ bush height as 5 to 5.5 ft. | 0.99 |
| growth_habit | Table 1 lists ‘Aurora’ bush shape as upright and spreading. | 0.99 |
| description_snippet | Table 1 lists ‘Aurora’ mildew resistance as high resistance. | 0.99 |
| description_snippet | Table 1 gives ‘Aurora’ season in Saskatchewan as late June / early Aug. | 0.96 |
| description_snippet | Table 1 says ‘Aurora’ fruit are easily seen on bushes. | 0.98 |
| description_snippet | Table 1 describes ‘Aurora’ fruit shape as “Pointed Pear somewhat.” | 0.95 |
| fruit_size | Table 1 gives ‘Aurora’ fruit weight as 1.9 grams. | 0.99 |
| source_reference_abbreviation | Reference cited: Smithfield, meaning Smithfield Experimental Farm, Trenton, Ontario. | 0.95 |
| description_snippet | Entry ends with a question mark indicating uncertain classification or recommendation code. | 0.75 |
| breeder_reference | Associated with CEF. | 0.84 |
| entry_pedigree | Parentage given as baccata x Tetofsky. | 0.97 |
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