Red-skinned, freestone, yellow fleshed very flavorful with good texture. Self-fruitful. Resistant to bacterial leaf spot and brown rot. Hardy Red nectarine is vigorous and very productive, needs thinning to size up. Canadian origin. Hardy into warmer zone 4 locations.
ZONE: 4-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late blooming. Self-fertile.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, warm & protected locations with balanced moisture. Reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer. Nectarines need regular pruning to thin excessive twiggy growth. Only prune during dry weather to decrease potential disease introduction to newly-exposed wood. Needs thinning to size up. Mid-season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 800 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good; resistant to bacterial spot, brown rot.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
