McGrath Nurseries

Free. Golden Queen

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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.

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

Freestone Golden Queen

Description

A good bottling peach as the stone is easily removed by hand.

Origin:

Unknown but came to McGraths via Hec Whyte, Hamilton

Parentage:

Unknown

Synonym/Breeder Ref#:

None

Protection & Royalties:

NR No Royalties

Fruit

External

Maturity:

February 14 to 24 based on Commercial Harvesting dates in Hastings (Approx. 14 days earlier than Golden Queen)

Fruit Size:

Large

Fruit Shape:

Slightly elongated round

Skin Colour:

Orange with a patch of red blush on the skin

Internal

Flesh Colour:

Yellow/orange

Flesh Texture:

Melting

Flavour:

Excellent eating/ Acidic

Stone:

Freestone; medium size

Tree

Cropping:

Freely. Even in the most northerly parts of New Zealand

Blossom:

Pink

Pollination:

Self fertile; mid-season bloom

Vigour:

Strong vigour

Tree Habit/Form:

Spreading

Notes

A great choice for home bottling or canning as the stone can be removed easily.
Superior to Golden Queen because it is less susceptible to brown rot and bacterial diseases.
Ripens earlier than Golden Queen.
Not a true Golden Queen as has melting texture.