Starletta® (13NO739)
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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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Starletta® is an exceptional quality, early white fleshed cherry. It is exclusively available from McGrath Nurseries Ltd in New Zealand and has been sub-licensed under controlled production to Suncrest Orchards Ltd and Freshmax Ltd.
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| Origin: | W. D. Lane, 1985, Pacific Agri-Food Research Center, Summerland, BC, Canada | |||||||||||
| Parentage: | 2N-63-20 x Stella | |||||||||||
| Synonym/Breeder Ref#: | 13N-7-39 | |||||||||||
| Protection & Royalties: |
PBR Restricted Sales - Production Based Royalties. Agreement Required ® Registered Trademark - Royalty payable. Non-Propagation Agreement Required PVR SFM134 |
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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 minus 5 days | |||||||||||
| Fruit Size: | Large to very large at 12.2 gms | |||||||||||
| Fruit Shape: |
Kidney to Round |
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| Skin Colour: | Dark red blush, slightly mottled over a yellow background | |||||||||||
Internal |
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| Flesh Colour: | Cream | |||||||||||
| Hardness: | Very firm, crunchy | |||||||||||
| Flavour: |
Very sweet, excellent |
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| Stone: |
Medium |
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Gross Qualities |
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| Cracking: | Moderately tolerant to cracking | |||||||||||
| Stem: | Long and thick | |||||||||||
| Storage: | Excellent storage potential | |||||||||||
Tree |
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| Cropping: | Not as heavy as Stardust® - may be a little low | |||||||||||
| Blossom: | White, mid season | |||||||||||
| Pollination: | Self fertile; S1, S4 | |||||||||||
| Vigour: | Moderate | |||||||||||
| Tree Habit/Form: | Upright, basitronic | |||||||||||
Notes |
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Very good flavour, hardness and ship-ability. |
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Shapes of Cherry Key |
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