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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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A medium sized cherry with good flavour. High productivity and a long harvest window.
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| Origin: | Pacific Agri-Food Research Center, Summerland, BC, Canada; Crossed by Ken Lapins; Released by Frank Kappel | |||||||||||
| Parentage: | Van x Stella; Crossed in 1973; Released in 1997 | |||||||||||
| Synonym/Breeder Ref#: | 13S-05-22 | |||||||||||
| 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 8 days - long harveest window - 3 weeks perhaps | |||||||||||
| Fruit Size: | Medium - Approx 9.5 gm. = 28mm | |||||||||||
| Fruit Shape: |
Long Heart |
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| Skin Colour: | Glossy black attractive bright lustre | |||||||||||
Internal |
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| Flesh Colour: | Dark | |||||||||||
| Hardness: | Firm | |||||||||||
| Flavour: |
Good to excellent |
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| Stone: |
Small |
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Gross Qualities |
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| Cracking: | Quite resistant to cracking | |||||||||||
| Stem: | Medium and long | |||||||||||
| Storage: | Good to very good potential for storage | |||||||||||
Tree |
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| Cropping: | Regular | |||||||||||
| Blossom: | Mid season | |||||||||||
| Pollination: | Self fertile; S1, S4 | |||||||||||
| Vigour: | Vigorous | |||||||||||
| Tree Habit/Form: | Flat weeping branches, open growth | |||||||||||
Notes |
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Can hang on tree for up to 3 weeks increasing in size, firmness and quality. |
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Shapes of Cherry Key |
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