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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 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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YFN 13/02
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A new late yellow fleshed nectarine. Very fine fleshed and looks to have excellent quality.
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Origin: |
McGrath Nurseries Ltd, Waikato, New Zealand |
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Parentage: |
Unknown, OP |
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Synonym/Breeder Ref#: |
N/A |
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Protection & Royalties: |
TA Test Agreement Required. Test fee payable - $2.50
(Note: This is not an offer for sale of trees, only the right to test the selection. Trees may remain the property of the breeder/owner.)
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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: |
Very fine density and high sugars are making this difficult to determine. Initial tests suggest Mid Feb but could be much later |
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Fruit Size: |
Medium/Small |
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Fruit Shape: |
Nectarine - Rounded
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Skin Colour: |
Bright shiny attractive deep red |
Internal
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Flesh Colour: |
Orange/yellow with some red around the stone |
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Flesh Texture: |
Excellent, very fine
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Flavour: |
Excellent and low Acid
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Stone: |
Free stone, small and pointed
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Tree
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Cropping: |
Precocious |
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Blossom: |
Pink; showy |
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Pollination: |
Self fertile |
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Vigour: |
Very vigorous |
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Tree Habit/Form: |
Upright tree with weeping habit, unusual |
Notes
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Tree health appears to be high, tree appears very hardy and resistant to bacteria, diseases & fungi. Fruit quality seems exceptional. A promising selection.
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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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