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NECTARINE
(Plant heights are given at maturity)
Nectarines are smooth skinned peaches and are grown
like a peach, in a location with sloping well drained land, to permit prime
air flow. They prefer a light slightly sandy well drained soil that
permits deep root formation, but will adapt to many different soil types.
Heavy clay soils with poor drainage or soils with hard subsoil will cause
short-lived trees. Also, try to avoid planting in the same location
in which a tree has just been removed. This may cause poor growth
of the new tree. Most nectarines are grown on seedling stock, but
some are grown as grafts.
Best planting time in cooler climates is in the
early spring, while the trees are dormant and in warmer ones in the late
fall or early winter. Optimum spacing of trees is 20ft. For
the sweetest fruits, it is best to pick the fruits after they have fully
ripened on the tree. For larger fruit, you may want to thin out the
immature fruits (the rule is 1 fruit per 30-50 leaves) after the 'June
Drop', when the tree naturally drops some of the smaller fruit.
Pruning should be done in late winter in colder
climates and in warmer ones at any time the tree is dormant.
Nectarines are classified as 'Freestone' (the fruits
receeds slightly from the seed allowing easy removal) or 'Semi-freestone'
(the fruit meets the seed, but separates fairly easily).
Our trees have a trunk diameter
of approximately 1/2 to 5/8 inch and will reach approximately 20ft.in height at maturity.
All are hardy to -20F (-28.8C) - USDA Zone 5 - and most require at least
two trees for proper pollination (except where indicated in the description).
They are chosen for their strength and hardiness and, with proper planting
and maintenance, will provide many years of delicious fruit in a commercial
or home orchard.
VARIETIES
Arctic
Glo - Semi-freestone. White fleshed variety with lovely sweet round
fruits and pale, juicy flesh. Ripens early.
| #P1431
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1/2 - 5/8 inch trunk diameter tree $56.95 |
| #P2-1431
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(1/2 - 5/8 inch trunk diameters) Two trees for $70.00 |
Firebrite
- Freestone - Early maturing variety with yellow-fleshed fruit ripening
to a bright red over golden yellow. Vigorous and productive.
| #P2724
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1/2 - 5/8 inch trunk diameter tree $56.95 |
| #P2-2724
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(1/2 - 5/8 inch trunk diameter) Two trees for $70.00 |
Independence
- Freestone. Pretty yellow fleshed fruits have gold skin blushed
with red. Firm fruits, good texture and flavor. A vigorous
productive tree.
| #P1432
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1/2 - 5/8 inch trunk diameter tree $56.95 |
| #P2-1432
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(1/2 - 5/8 inch trunk diameter) Two trees for $70.00 |
Red Gold
- Freestone. Very large red and gold fruits have a juicy yellow flesh.
This variety makes an excellent choice for growers who are looking for
a good shipping variety. Productive trees. Self-fruitful.
| #P1433
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1/2 - 5/8 inch trunk diameter tree $56.95 |
| #P2-1433
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(1/2 - 5/8 inch trunk diameter) Two trees for $70.00 |
Sun Glo - Freestone - High quality nectarine for
mid-season. Fruit is large, red over a golden yellow.
| #P3263
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1/2 - 5/8 inch trunk diameter tree $56.95 |
| #P2-3263
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(1/2 - 5/8 inch trunk diameter) Two trees for $70.00 |
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