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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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Maylis ®
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A large white fleshed nectarine with exceptional flavour from France.
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Origin: |
Escande Nurseries - France |
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Parentage: |
Not known |
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Synonym/Breeder Ref#: |
Not known |
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Protection & Royalties: |
TA Test Agreement Required. Test fee payable
(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: |
12 to 14 days before Redhaven |
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Fruit Size: |
Average weight 150 gms and good sizing |
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Fruit Shape: |
Nectarine - Ovate to round
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Skin Colour: |
Very shiny full deep red colour over 90% of the fruit. More attractive than Queen Giant or Jade® with better flavour. |
Internal
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Flesh Colour: |
White |
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Flesh Texture: |
Firm
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Flavour: |
Excellent with good sugar to Acid balance. Sugar (9,7) acid (10,3)
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Stone: |
Small; Free
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Tree
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Cropping: |
Heavy and precocious |
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Blossom: |
Strong; Pink |
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Pollination: |
Self fertile |
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Vigour: |
Virorous |
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Tree Habit/Form: |
Upright |
Notes
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Maylis® is very attractive with an exceptional flavour. Care must be taken to harvest at the correct time. Thinning needs to be done at the correct time otherwise skin marking can occur. Best pre-Christmas white nectarine. Flavour is outstanding for season.
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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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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.