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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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A very early nectarine. Small sized. |
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| Origin: | U. S. Department of Agriculture, Fresno, California, 1984 | |||||||||||||||
| Parentage: | Armking OP | |||||||||||||||
| Synonym/Breeder Ref#: | P56-17 | |||||||||||||||
| Protection & Royalties: |
NR No Royalties |
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Fruit |
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| Maturity: | Redhaven minus 45 days | |||||||||||||||
| Fruit Size: | Small with thin skin. Must be correctly thinned. 32 size | |||||||||||||||
| Fruit Shape: |
Nectarine - Oblong |
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| Skin Colour: | 70%-90% block red over yellow/orange | |||||||||||||||
Internal |
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| Flesh Colour: | Pale yellow | |||||||||||||||
| Flesh Texture: |
Melting texture |
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| Flavour: |
Slightly acidic, sweet and juicy |
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| Stone: |
Size; Cling |
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Tree |
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| Cropping: | Heavy | |||||||||||||||
| Blossom: | Pink and showy or non-showy; Early (23rd August - Havelock North) | |||||||||||||||
| Pollination: | Self fertile | |||||||||||||||
| Vigour: | Vigorous | |||||||||||||||
| Tree Habit/Form: | Upright; slightly spreading and weeping | |||||||||||||||
Notes |
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An attractive early nectarine which suffers from small size. Blooms early. Thinning must be early to gain size potential. |
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Shapes of Nectarine Key |
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