NECTARINE

Necta Red

Prunus persica

DESCRIPTION:

Large fruit with full red skin and firm yellow fine textured flesh, with a very good sweet flavour. Semi-Freestone.

MATURITY:

Late December, early January (Early Season)

SUGGESTED POLLINATORS:

Self pollinating

COMMENTS:

Lovely eaten fresh however can be used in cooking also.

TREE CARE:

Plant in a sunny position with well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilise when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.