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Maturity Disclaimer
McGrath Nurseries 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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Healies Peacharine
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Description
A cross between a peach and a nectarine. Smooth skinned and very tasty. A popular choice of fruit due to its quality. Has non-melting gene similar to Golden Queen. |
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Origin: |
Unknown, but thought to have originated in Hawkes Bay. Displays non-melting fruit texture trait. |
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Parentage: |
Thought to be a chance seedling between Golden Queen and an unknown nectarine, possibly Redgold. |
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Synonym/Breeder Ref#: |
Unknown |
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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 18 to 25 based on Commercial Harvesting dates in Hastings |
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Fruit Size: |
Good medium size fruit |
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Fruit Shape: |
Rounded with a slight tip
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Skin Colour: |
Yellow, sometimes with a blush |
Internal
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Flesh Colour: |
Yellow |
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Flesh Texture: |
Non-melting, rubbery
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Flavour: |
Taste similar to a standard acidic peach but with more aroma
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Stone: |
Cling/Medium
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Tree
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Cropping: |
A little shy bearing |
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Blossom: |
Pink/Showy |
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Pollination: |
Self Fertile; mid-late bloom |
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Vigour: |
Good |
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Tree Habit/Form: |
Healthy tree |
Notes
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A fruit with the taste and juice of a peach, but the skin and fragrance of a nectarine.
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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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