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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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Stella
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A dark red, self fertile mid season cherry with high cropping potential.
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Origin: |
1968, Pacific Agri-Food Research Center, Summerland, BC, Canada |
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Parentage: |
Lambert x John Innes seedling 2420 |
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Synonym /Breeder Ref#: |
2C-27-19 |
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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 to 4 days |
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Fruit Size: |
Medium to large |
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Fruit Shape: |
Heart
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Skin Colour: |
Dark red |
Internal
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Flesh Colour: |
Dark red |
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Hardness: |
Firm |
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Flavour: |
Excellent
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Stone: |
Medium sized
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Gross Qualities
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Cracking: |
Reasonably rain tolerant |
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Stem: |
Medium length and thickness. Compact form has a thicker stem |
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Storage: |
Good when correctly grown |
Tree
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Cropping: |
Reliable and precocious |
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Blossom: |
Mid season |
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Pollination: |
Self fertile and a universal pollen donor |
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Vigour: |
Slightly less than normal vigour due to heavy crop potential |
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Tree Habit/Form: |
Spreading |
Notes
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Stella has an air pocket adjacent to the stone. Stella was the standard export cherry in the 1990's. Currently out of favor due to lack of hardness.
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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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