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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 Hastings
The Maturity Chart is a general guide for each variety of Nectarine. The dates are based on Commercial Harvesting dates in Hastings. If you are planting in a different district, please adjust these dates as below:
- Alexandra, Central Otago +21 days
- Marlborough +3-4 days
- Havelock +2 days
- Twyford -7 days
- BOP/Waikato +2-5 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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Late Fantasia
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An older yellow fleshed nectarine of good quality maturing after Fantasia.
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Origin: |
Unknown |
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Parentage: |
Unknown |
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Synonym/Breeder Ref#: |
Unknown |
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Protection & Royalties: |
NR No Royalties
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Fruit
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External
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Maturity: |
Redhaven +38 days |
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Fruit Size: |
Large to very large |
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Fruit Shape: |
Nectarine - Rounded, slightly Asymmetric
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Skin Colour: |
75% red on yellow background |
Internal
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Flesh Colour: |
Yellow |
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Flesh Texture: |
Firm at maturity but softens markedly on ripening
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Flavour: |
Acid; good
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Stone: |
Large; Cling
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Tree
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Cropping: |
Heavy and regular |
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Blossom: |
Pink and showy |
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Pollination: |
Self fertile |
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Vigour: |
Medium |
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Tree Habit/Form: |
Spreading |
Notes
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Good older variety. Fruit quality not quite as good as Fantasia due to softness at maturity. Hardy tree. Largely replaced by Venus® & Orion®.
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Shapes of Nectarine Key
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| Oblong |
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| Ovate |
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| Rounded |
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Slightly Flat |
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| Asymmetric |
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| Symmetric |
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| Platycarpic |
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| © Copyright McGrath Nurseries Limited 2013 |
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Description...
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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 Hastings
The Maturity Chart is a general guide for each variety of Nectarine. The dates are based on Commercial Harvesting dates in Hastings. If you are planting in a different district, please adjust these dates as below:
- Alexandra, Central Otago +21 days
- Marlborough +3-4 days
- Havelock +2 days
- Twyford -7 days
- BOP/Waikato +2-5 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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Late Fantasia Nectarine ®
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| Description |
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Origin: |
Unknown |
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Parentage: |
Unknown |
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Synonym/Breeder Ref#: |
Unknown |
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Protection & Royalties: |
NR No Royalties
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Fruit
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External
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Maturity: |
February 11 in Hastings New Zealand |
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Fruit Size: |
Large to very large |
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Fruit Shape: |
Nectarine - Slightly Asymmetric
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Skin Colour: |
75% red on yellow background |
Internal
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Flesh Colour: |
Yellow |
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Flesh Texture: |
Firm at maturity but softens markedly on ripening
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Flavour: |
Acid and good
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Stone: |
Large, Cling
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Tree
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Cropping: |
Heavy and regular |
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Blossom: |
Pink; Showy |
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Pollination: |
Self fertile |
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Vigour: |
Medium |
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Tree Habit/Form: |
Spreading |
Notes
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Good older variety. Fruit quality not quite as good as Fantasia due to softness at maturity. Hardy tree.
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Shapes of Nectarine Key
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| Oblong |
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| Ovate |
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| Rounded |
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Slightly Flat |
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| Asymmetric |
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| Symmetric |
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| Platycarpic |
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| © Copyright McGrath Nurseries Limited 2013 |
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We are currently working on this variety sheet and thank you for your patience.
In the meantime, please contact us for information on this specific variety.