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Maturity Disclaimer
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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.
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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Modesto
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An early mid-season cherry of good quality but with some tree susceptibility to bacterial blast, and split susceptibility.
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Origin: |
Zaiger Genetics, USA |
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Parentage: |
Undisclosed |
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Synonym/Breeder Ref#: |
32G360 |
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Protection & Royalties: |
NR No Royalties
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Fruit
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External
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Maturity: |
Bing minus 7 days |
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Fruit Size: |
Medium to large for season; 26-28 mm average |
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Fruit Shape: |
Kidney
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Skin Colour: |
Glossy dark red |
Internal
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Flesh Colour: |
Dark red |
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Hardness: |
Firm |
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Flavour: |
Good to very good
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Stone: |
Medium to large
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Gross Qualities
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Cracking: |
Susceptible to rain splittings |
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Stem: |
Medium length, thin |
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Storage: |
Good storage potential |
Tree
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Cropping: |
Regular, light to medium potential |
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Blossom: |
Mid-season |
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Pollination: |
Unknown. Stella pollinates acceptably |
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Vigour: |
Medium |
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Tree Habit/Form: |
Spreading |
Notes
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The tree is very susceptible to bacterial blast. Good quality fruit but sets lightly. Not especially rain tolerant. Largely superseded variety.
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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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