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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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Rosann
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A rain tolerant pre-Christmas cherry
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Origin: |
Zaiger Genetics, Modesto, CA, USA |
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Parentage: |
Not disclosed |
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Synonym/Breeder Ref#: |
32G710 |
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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 20 to 22 days |
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Fruit Size: |
Medium size 7.8 gms in Blenheim; 8.3 gms in Havelock North |
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Fruit Shape: |
Kidney
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Skin Colour: |
Red |
Internal
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Flesh Colour: |
Red |
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Hardness: |
Medium firmness. Not exportable without GA applications |
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Flavour: |
Sweet, subacid, brix relatively low
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Stone: |
Medium
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Gross Qualities
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Cracking: |
Goes through rain well |
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Stem: |
Medium and thick |
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Storage: |
OK for domestic market, not suitable for export |
Tree
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Cropping: |
Very heavy crop |
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Blossom: |
Early and heavy |
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Pollination: |
Not known. Pollinates readily with Stella or any other self-fertile flowering at same time |
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Vigour: |
Moderately vigorous |
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Tree Habit/Form: |
Upright but less so than Lapins |
Notes
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Compact Stella and Rosann are the most rain tolerant Christmas cherries.
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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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