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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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Van
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A relatively uncommon mid season cherry in New Zealand.
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Origin: |
A. J. Mann, 1944, Pacific Agri-Food Research Center, Summerland, BC, Canada |
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Parentage: |
Empress Eugenie x Open Pollination |
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Synonym/Breeder Ref#: |
Not known |
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Protection & Royalties: |
NR No Royalties
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Fruit
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External
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Maturity: |
Bing minus 3 days |
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Fruit Size: |
Medium for today at 24 to 26 mm. |
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Fruit Shape: |
Rounded squarish Heart
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Skin Colour: |
Attractive red with a bright lustre |
Internal
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Flesh Colour: |
Red |
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Hardness: |
Firm |
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Flavour: |
Excellent
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Stone: |
Small
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Gross Qualities
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Cracking: |
Moderately sensitive to cracking |
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Stem: |
Short and thick |
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Storage: |
Not known |
Tree
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Cropping: |
Very precocious and productive, fruit grows in clusters |
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Blossom: |
Mid season |
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Pollination: |
Bing, Stella, Burlat |
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Vigour: |
Vigorous |
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Tree Habit/Form: |
Upright but not as upright as Lapins |
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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