Division III PROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING
United Kingdom
Size is determined by:
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circumference, or
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maximum diameter of the equatorial section.
Peaches and nectarines must be graded according to the following scale:
| Diameter | Sizing(code) | Circumference |
|---|---|---|
| 90 mm and above | AAAA | 28 cm and above |
| 80 mm and over but under 90 mm | AAA | 25 cm and over but under 28 cm |
| 73 mm and over but under 80 mm | AA | 23 cm and over but under 25 cm |
| 67 mm and over but under 73 mm | A | 21 cm and over but under 23 cm |
| 61 mm and over but under 67 mm | B | 19 cm and over but under 21 cm |
| 56 mm and over but under 61 mm | C | 17,5 cm and over but under 19 cm |
| 51 mm and over but under 56 mm | D | 16 cm and over but under 17,5 cm |
The minimum size allowed for the ‘Extra’ class is 17,5 cm (circumference) or 56 mm (diameter).
Size D (51 mm and over but under 56 mm in diameter or 16 cm and over but under 17,5 cm in circumference) is not allowed in the period from 1 July to 31 October.
Sizing is compulsory for all classes.