Nectarine - Import export

Nectarine (Prunus persica var. Nectarine L.) is a subspecies of the peach with the main difference of smooth surface. Nectarines have great characteristics keeping freshness for longer, they are easily stored and have a longer life. Nectarines have a significant quantity of vitamins A and C, niacin, and fibers which have a beneficial effect on the health of the skin and nervous system. Nectarines are an excellent source of carotene, potassium, flavonoids, natural sugars, lycopene, and lutein particularly useful in maintaining good health. Very suitable for fresh consumption and this makes it a very interesting fruit tree for commercial cultivation.

Medium vigorous. Early blooming and a late leafing variety, thus protected against late spring frosts. Grows at a medium growth rate. Early bearing, starts yielding in the 3rd or 4th year after planting. Has high productivity and heavier crops than those of Franquette’s. Thrives best in partial to full sun. Tolerable to many soil types. POLLINATORS: Self-fertile. A suitable pollinator for Fernor and Chandler, as well as for other varieties. FRUIT APPEARANCE: Globular nuts with a thin, fragile shell. Predominantly white kernels (80-85%), easily extracted from the shell. Large in size and tasty. FRUIT SIZE: Large. HARVEST: End of September to the beginning of October.

A medium vigorous tree with good resistance to winter frost and mildly sensitive to spring frost and drought. Yields are abundant. POLLINATORS: Self-fertile. FRUIT APPEARANCE: Orange base color with abundant red blushes. Flesh is orange in color, juicy, sweet to sour in taste. Very attractive appearance, and overall good quality fruit. FRUIT SIZE: Very large. HARVEST: Second half of July. COMMERCIAL USE: Attractive, with great yields, and overall good quality of the fruit. Used for fresh consumption and also used in the fruit processing industry