Sunglo
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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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One of the first yellow fleshed nectarines introduced. Very reliable cropper. |
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| Origin: | Anderson California and Stark Bro's Missouri | |||||||||||||||
| Parentage: | Sungrand OPxOP | |||||||||||||||
| Synonym/Breeder Ref#: | Anderson 14K14a | |||||||||||||||
| Protection & Royalties: |
NR No Royalties |
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Fruit |
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External |
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| Maturity: | January 15 in Hastings | |||||||||||||||
| Fruit Size: | Large | |||||||||||||||
| Fruit Shape: |
Nectarine - Rounded |
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| Skin Colour: | 75% red on yellow background often with prominent lenticels | |||||||||||||||
Internal |
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| Flesh Colour: | Yellow | |||||||||||||||
| Flesh Texture: |
Firm; melting |
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| Flavour: |
Standard Acid; good acid to sugar balance |
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| Stone: |
Medium to large stone; Semi-cling |
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Tree |
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| Cropping: | Heavy and regular, even in northern districts | |||||||||||||||
| Blossom: | Pink; non-showy | |||||||||||||||
| Pollination: | Self fertile | |||||||||||||||
| Vigour: | Medium | |||||||||||||||
| Tree Habit/Form: | Spreading | |||||||||||||||
Notes |
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Sunglo is a very old nectarine with good to excellent flavour and texture. A more reliable cropper than Redgold in northern districts probably due to slightly lower chill. Some susceptibility to bacterial spot. |
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Shapes of Nectarine Key |
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