McGrath Nurseries

Burlat

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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

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Burlat

Burlat is the standard old early season cherry.
It has a dark red skin and flesh and is medium to large for its season.

Origin:

Morocco in 1936

Parentage:

Unknown

Synonym/Breeder Ref#:

Bigarreau Hatif Burlat, Early Burlat, Bigarreau Precoce de Burlat

Protection & Royalties:

NR No Royalties

Fruit

External

Maturity:

Bing minus 29 days

Fruit Size:

Medium to large for its season

Fruit Shape:

Heart

Skin Colour:

Mahogany when ripe

Internal

Flesh Colour:

Dark red

Hardness:

Soft to medium

Flavour:

Good for season

Stone:

Medium size

Gross Qualities

Cracking:

Moderately susceptible to rain at harvest

Stem:

Medium length stem. Fruit can separate from stem if picked ripe.

Storage:

Short

Tree

Cropping:

Regular and productive. Can be non precocious.

Blossom:

Mid to late

Pollination:

Non self fertile. Pollinated by Earlise®, Sweetheart®, Stella and Rainier

Vigour:

Good

Tree Habit/Form:

Spreading

Notes

Can pit if not handled carefully.
Regular cropper around 8 tonne per hectare in Central Otago.
High quality and large in size for an early season cherry.