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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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Scarlet O'Hara
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Description
Crisp-fleshed peach containing stony hard gene
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Origin: |
Mike Malone, Plant and Food Research, Hawkes Bay |
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Parentage: |
Yunyeong op |
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Synonym/Breeder Ref#: |
v26 |
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Protection & Royalties: |
R Tree Royalty Payable - Non-Propagation. Agreement required
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Fruit
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External
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Maturity: |
January 12-20 based on Commercial Harvesting dates in Hastings (approx. 5 days before Elegant Lady) |
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Fruit Size: |
Medium |
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Fruit Shape: |
Round
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Skin Colour: |
80%-100% scarlet red |
Internal
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Flesh Colour: |
White fleshed |
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Flesh Texture: |
Firm and crunchy, stony hard gene
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Flavour: |
Low Acid
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Stone: |
Cling
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Tree
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Cropping: |
Heavy |
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Blossom: |
Pink and showy |
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Pollination: |
Self-fertile; mid-season bloom |
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Vigour: |
Low-medium |
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Tree Habit/Form: |
Open |
Notes
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Great flavour
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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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