McGrath Nurseries

Romestar®

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.

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

Romestar®

Description

A fantastic quality yellow fleshed dessert peach. Excellent flavour, productivity and storage. Best in season.

Origin:

Italy CRA-ISF Rome

Parentage:

Fayette x Redgold op

Synonym/Breeder Ref#:

Not Known

Protection & Royalties:

R Tree Royalty Payable - Non-Propagation. Agreement required

® Registered Trademark - Royalty payable. Non-Propagation Agreement Required

Exclusivity:

Available only from and exclusively licensed to McGrath Nurseries Ltd in New Zealand

Fruit

External

Maturity:

January 16 to January 26 based on Commercial Harvesting dates in Hastings

Fruit Size:

Large to very large

Fruit Shape:

Peach - Rounded

Skin Colour:

90% to 100% beautiful red blush of the fruit over a highly coloured yellow/orange background

Internal

Flesh Colour:

Bright yellow

Flesh Texture:

Melting

Flavour:

Acid

Stone:

Small freestone

Tree

Cropping:

High productive

Blossom:

Non-showy, pink

Pollination:

Early to mid season bloom, heavy, sets well

Vigour:

Vigorous

Tree Habit/Form:

Semi-upright

Notes

Romestar is the best peach in this seson. Vigorous, hardy gree with high bacterial spot tolerance. High yield, medium to low chill tree, excellent fruit quality and appearance.