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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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Springtime
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Description
Older early peach, superseded.
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Origin: |
Herbert Swim, Armstrong Nurseries, Ontario, California 1953 |
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Parentage: |
(Luken's Honey x July Elbberta) x Robin |
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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: |
November 20 to 30 based on Commercial Harvesting dates in Hastings. |
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Fruit Size: |
Small-medium |
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Fruit Shape: |
Round
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Skin Colour: |
Reddish with green ground colour |
Internal
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Flesh Colour: |
White |
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Flesh Texture: |
Melting
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Flavour: |
Standard Acid
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Stone: |
Clingstone; small sized
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Tree
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Cropping: |
Low-medium |
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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-Spreading |
Notes
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Once an important early peach, less popular now. Parent of Springcrest.
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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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