LOW CHILL NECTARINES

 

Classic Nectarines The Pearls Sub-Acid Yellow Flesh Size & Ripening

 

 

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LOW CHILL SELECTIONS

For Evaluation Only

Classic Yellow Flesh Nectarines

28C6:  Ripens:  -83, May 3rd, 20 Days Before Rose Bright

0P451:  Ripens:  -68, May 18th, 5 Days Before Rose Bright

 

Skin Color:  Full, shiny, dark red with little freckling.

Chilling Hours:  Lower chill ~250 hours.

Shape:  Round and very flat.

Bloom Date:  Early, with Spring Princess

Size: Yet to be determined commercially, 64's in the breeding grounds on their own root.

Bloom Density:  Heavy.

Texture:  Firm.

Blossom Type:  Showy.

Eating Quality:  Excellent.

Cropping:  Heavy.

 

NOTES:  These varieties are very similar in looks, flavor, firmness, size, and chilling.  Their overall commercial qualities are currently being tested.