Synonyms: H/10Tok/1022
Plowright is a Kentish Cob seedling selected by Peter Plowright, Tokoroa, New Zealand.
The tree is vigorous with a very erect growth habit and few suckers.
Flowering and pollen shed are late, similar to Merveille de Bollwiller.
The husk is shorter than the nut and most nuts fall free of the husk.
Plowright is susceptible to bacterial blight and big bud mites.
The limited evidence available indicates that Plowright is moderately productive.
The medium sized nuts are round and very pale at harvest, turning a pale downy brown as they dry.
They have pronounced grooves on both sides.
The kernels are free of fibre and do not blanch.
Percent kernel 38 – 41%.
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