McGrath Nurseries

Rainier

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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

Rainier

Rainier is the standard white fleshed cherry.
The fruit is high quality but challenging to produce well.

Origin:

H. W. Fogel, Washington State University, Prosser, USA, 1960

Parentage:

Bing x Van

Synonym/Breeder Ref#:

P1-680

Protection & Royalties:

NR No Royalties

Fruit

External

Maturity:

Bing plus 4 days

Fruit Size:

Large to very large

Fruit Shape:

Round Heart

Skin Colour:

Red blush on yellow background

Internal

Flesh Colour:

Cream

Hardness:

Hard

Flavour:

Excellent

Stone:

Small to medium

Gross Qualities

Cracking:

Susceptible to rain cracking, softening and marks with rain

Stem:

Thick, medium to long

Storage:

Good storage potential

Tree

Cropping:

Non precocious but capable of heavy crops when settled

Blossom:

Mid Season

Pollination:

Not self fertile; Bing, Van, Stella good pollinators

Vigour:

Vigorous

Tree Habit/Form:

Upright, spreading

Notes

Rainier is an excellent quality cherry but needs attention to detail at every stage.
Fruit does not colour well in shade and is very prone to bruising and wind marks.
Packouts can be low but fruit quality gives this variety strong market pull and high returns if grown correctly.