This should be earlier in northern districts of the North Island. Larger fruit may reach 150 to 160g. Oval shape with prominent open calyx. Smooth with slight undulation. Very dark green skin.
Texture is smooth with minimum grittiness.
Moderate vigour with upright spreading habit. Tendency to spread excessively unless pruned hard from time to time. Heavy early pruning and tree training are also recommended. Irrigation throughout the season in Nelson has a marked effect on yield, especially over the fruit sizing period of late February, March and April. Starts cropping in the third year.