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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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Bigalise®
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An excellent, large, very early export capable cherry. Extremely large and hard fruits.
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Origin: |
Mssr P. Argot, France |
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Parentage: |
Unknown |
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Synonym/Breeder Ref#: |
Enjidel |
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Protection & Royalties: |
® Registered Trademark - Royalty payable. Non-Propagation Agreement Required
PVR SFM094
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Exclusivity: |
Available only from and exclusively licensed to McGrath Nurseries Ltd in New Zealand |
Fruit
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External
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Maturity: |
Bing minus 13 to 16 days |
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Fruit Size: |
Large to very large. Average fruit weight 11 to 13 g. Size 28-32 mm. |
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Fruit Shape: |
Flat Heart
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Skin Colour: |
Dark red |
Internal
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Flesh Colour: |
Very dark red |
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Hardness: |
Hard to very hard; crunchy |
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Flavour: |
Very good, sweet, not very acidic (11 to 13 g/1 juice)
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Stone: |
Large
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Gross Qualities
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Cracking: |
Susceptible at ripening but not at maturity |
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Stem: |
Short and fat |
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Storage: |
Excellent potential, especially for an early season fruit |
Tree
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Cropping: |
Medium to good productivity. Non precocious |
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Blossom: |
White. Mid season |
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Pollination: |
Not self fertile. Van, Burlat, Hedelfingen and Stark Hardy, Giant and Samba® good pollinators |
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Vigour: |
Medium |
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Tree Habit/Form: |
Semi erect and lightly spreading |
Notes
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Bigalise has remarkable hardness and size for the season but needs patience and attention to pollination. A very sought after large crunchy hard piece of fruit.
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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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