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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 Peach. 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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Golden Queen
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Description
Classic canning peach harvesting in mid March.
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Origin: |
New Zealand seedling in 1920's |
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Parentage: |
Unknown |
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Synonym/Breeder Ref#: |
None |
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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 26 to March 14 based on Commercial Harvesting dates in Hastings |
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Fruit Size: |
Large |
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Fruit Shape: |
Rounded
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Skin Colour: |
Orange |
Internal
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Flesh Colour: |
Yellow |
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Flesh Texture: |
Non-melting/Rubbery
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Flavour: |
Sweet/Acidic
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Stone: |
Clingstone; medium size
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Tree
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Cropping: |
Normal. Short harvest period - within seven days |
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Blossom: |
Pink/Strong flowerng requires thinning |
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Pollination: |
Self-fertile/mid-late bloom |
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Vigour: |
Strong vigour |
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Tree Habit/Form: |
Upright |
Notes
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The Golden Queen tree is healthy and vigorous. Somewhat susceptible to leaf curl.
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Shapes of Peach 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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