Sweet Valentine® (Summac)
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Maturity Disclaimer
McGrath Nurseries Ltd have used their best endeavours to ensure this chart is accurate, however, it should be used as a guide only. We do not accept any responsibility for harm, loss or damage caused or resulting from your use or reliance on any of the information contained in this chart in the event that any of that information is inaccurate or incomplete. Maturity information on some new varieties has been based totally on overseas data, not local experience and therefore may not be accurate. We recommend that you obtain independent advice before you make any decisions in reliance on this chart and rely on your own inquiries in relation to any district performance relative to the standard timings indicated. |
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A very late maturing, natural mutation of Lapins occurring in Central Otago.
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| Origin: | Alexandra, Central Otago. | |||||||||||
| Parentage: | Lapins mutation | |||||||||||
| Synonym/Breeder Ref#: | Summac | |||||||||||
| Protection & Royalties: |
PBR Restricted Sales - Production Based Royalties. Agreement Required PVR-SFM083 |
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| Exclusivity: |  Available only from and exclusively licensed to McGrath Nurseries Ltd in New Zealand |
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Fruit |
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External |
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| Maturity: | Bing plus 38 days | |||||||||||
| Fruit Size: | Larger than Lapins at 30mm to 32mm | |||||||||||
| Fruit Shape: |
Round - Heart |
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| Skin Colour: | Dark red | |||||||||||
Internal |
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| Flesh Colour: | Dark red | |||||||||||
| Hardness: | Firm | |||||||||||
| Flavour: |
Very good |
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| Stone: |
Medium |
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Gross Qualities |
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| Cracking: | Average resistance to cracking | |||||||||||
| Stem: | Unique - grows small, 1 cm long then forms a full note with 2, 3 or 4 cherries on each of the substems on around 60% of the fruit |
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| Storage: | Good | |||||||||||
Tree |
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| Cropping: | Regular, heavy | |||||||||||
| Blossom: | White and mid season | |||||||||||
| Pollination: | Self fertile | |||||||||||
| Vigour: | Low | |||||||||||
| Tree Habit/Form: | Very upright | |||||||||||
Notes |
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Can pull from the stem prior to harvest. |
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Shapes of Cherry Key |
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