Very hardy and reliable bearing of red skinned fruit with yellow flesh. Freestone with very good quality. Harko Nectarine is resistant to bacterial spot, brown rot. Self-fertile. Zone 5-8.
ZONE: 5-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Mid-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. Early 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'
