Sonnet®
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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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Sonnet® is a very large, heart shaped, glossy, dark red cherry of excellent quality for its season
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| Origin: | Pacific Agri-Food Research Center, Summerland, BC, Canada; Breeder Dr. David W Lane; Released by Frank Kappel | |||||||||||
| Parentage: | Van x Stella; Released in 1998 | |||||||||||
| Synonym/Breeder Ref#: | 13S-39-51 | |||||||||||
| Protection & Royalties: |
® Registered Trademark - Royalty payable. Non-Propagation Agreement Required |
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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 15 days | |||||||||||
| Fruit Size: | Very large (12.4 gm average) | |||||||||||
| Fruit Shape: |
Flat Heart similar to Summit |
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| Skin Colour: | Dark red, translucent and shiny | |||||||||||
Internal |
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| Flesh Colour: | Pink with white streaks. The light internal flesh gives the fruit a bright translucent red quality. White juice. | |||||||||||
| Hardness: | Hard | |||||||||||
| Flavour: |
Very sweet and not strong or acidic. Very desirable |
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| Stone: |
Medium |
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Gross Qualities |
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| Cracking: | Quite resistant to rain cracking | |||||||||||
| Stem: | Moderately long and thick | |||||||||||
| Storage: | Good | |||||||||||
Tree |
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| Cropping: | High precocity | |||||||||||
| Blossom: | White and mid-season | |||||||||||
| Pollination: | Not self-fertile. Stella is a good pollinator. | |||||||||||
| Vigour: | Medium to High | |||||||||||
| Tree Habit/Form: | Spreading | |||||||||||
Notes |
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Classified as white cherry and the squeezed juice is clear. |
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Shapes of Cherry Key |
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