McGrath Nurseries

Samba® (Sumste)

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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.

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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

Samba®

Samba® is an extremely large high quality, export capable, early/mid season cherry.

Origin:

Pacific Agri-Food Research Center, Summerland, BC, Canada

Parentage:

2S-84-10 x Stella 16A-7

Synonym/Breeder Ref#:

Sumste (13-36-18)

Protection & Royalties:

® Registered Trademark - Royalty payable. Non-Propagation Agreement Required

Exclusivity:

Available only from and exclusively licensed to McGrath Nurseries Ltd in New Zealand

Fruit

External

Maturity:

Bing less 16 days

Fruit Size:

Large to very large. Fruit weight average at 11.4 g. Size 28-30mm

Fruit Shape:

Flat Heart

Skin Colour:

Dark red and glossy and very attractive

Internal

Flesh Colour:

Red

Hardness:

Crunchy

Flavour:

Excellent

Stone:

Medium to small

Gross Qualities

Cracking:

Quite rain tolerant under New Zealand conditions

Stem:

Medium length and thickness

Storage:

Moderate storage potential

Tree

Cropping:

Average precocity

Blossom:

White. Early/mid season bloom

Pollination:

Not self fertile. Difficult to pollinate. We suspect Bigalise® may be a good pollinator; S1, S3

Vigour:

Medium

Tree Habit/Form:

Spurry and upright

Notes

Samba® is a beautiful variety with excellent potential.
It has strong bloom but sets only light to medium crops of excellent quality fruit which is extremely well received.
We suspect poor pollination or extremely early frost susceptibility may be the reason.
It appears that Bigalise® may be a good pollen donor.