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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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Maturity based on Alexandra in Central Otago
The Maturity Chart is a general guide for each variety of Cherry. The dates are based on Commercial Harvesting dates in Alexandra in Central Otago. If you are planting in a different district, please adjust these dates as below:
- Marlborough -10 days
- Havelock = -16 days
- Hastings = -18 days
- Twyford -22 days
NOTE: We recommend that you obtain independent advice before you make any decisions in reliance on this chart... See our Maturity Disclaimer
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Sentennial ® (SPC 103)
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An excellent, large attractive, late season cherry under controlled production with limited access.
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Origin: |
Pacific Agri-Food Research Center, Summerland, BC, Canada; Dr. David Lane Breeder |
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Parentage: |
Sweetheart x op |
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Synonym/Breeder Ref#: |
SPC 103 - 13S-21-23 |
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Protection & Royalties: |
PBR Restricted Sales - Production Based Royalties. Agreement Required
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Exclusivity: |
Available only from and exclusively licensed to McGrath Nurseries Ltd in New Zealand |
Fruit
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External
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Maturity: |
Estimated to be Bing +28 days based on overseas data |
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Fruit Size: |
Medium to large |
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Fruit Shape: |
Kidney shape
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Skin Colour: |
Dark wine red |
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Flesh Colour: |
Red |
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Hardness: |
Firm to hard |
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Flavour: |
Mild
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Stone: |
Small to medium in size in comparison to fruit
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Gross Qualities
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Cracking: |
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Stem: |
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Storage: |
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Tree
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Cropping: |
Intermediate to high precocity of fruit bearing |
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Blossom: |
Dense flowering, produces single flowers in clusters; white |
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Pollination: |
Self fertile |
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Vigour: |
Medium to strong vigour |
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Tree Habit/Form: |
Spreading |
Notes
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Shapes of Cherry Key
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Flat Heart |
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Heart |
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Kidney |
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Long Heart |
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Round |
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