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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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Alba®
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Description
Alba® is a beautiful quality white fleshed peach. Very attractive with a translucent pink coloured skin. Productivity varies depending on site. May be better in higher chill environments. |
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Origin: |
A. Liverani and D. Cobianchi 1980; CRA Fruit Research Centre, Italy; Released 1993 |
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Parentage: |
Flavorcrest x Grezzano |
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Synonym/Breeder Ref#: |
Tested as 1FF106 |
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Protection & Royalties: |
R Tree Royalty Payable - Non-Propagation. Agreement required
® Registered Trademark - Royalty payable. Non-Propagation Agreement Require
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Exclusivity: |
Available only from and exclusively licensed to McGrath Nurseries Ltd in New Zealand |
Fruit
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External
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Maturity: |
December 28 to January 4 based on Commercial Harvesting dates in Hastings |
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Fruit Size: |
Large for its season. 25 and 28 predominant size (226 gm) |
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Fruit Shape: |
Peach - Rounded with no tip
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Skin Colour: |
90% bright pink stripe over a creamy white background. Unusually bright for a white fleshed peach. |
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Flesh Colour: |
White |
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Flesh Texture: |
Non-melting
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Flavour: |
Full acid with exceptional flavour. Rich and aromatic.
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Stone: |
Freestone and small in size
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Tree
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Cropping: |
Heavy and regular where chilling exists, but can be light North of Auckland and some years in Waikato |
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Blossom: |
Mid season, showy, pink, sets well |
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Pollination: |
Self-fertile |
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Vigour: |
Medium to high |
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Tree Habit/Form: |
Spreading |
Notes
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Large size especially for the season. Good in storage and no bruising apparent. Colour and flavour outstanding. Unique time slot. Hardy tree.
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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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