NECTARINE

Sundowner

Prunus persica

DESCRIPTION:

Medium sized fruit, with yellow flesh and a full red skin, it has good flavour. Freestone.

MATURITY:

Late March early April (Late Season)

SUGGESTED POLLINATORS:

Self pollinating

COMMENTS:

Mostly eaten fresh but may be used in cooking. Low Chill variety suitable to grow in milder climates.

TREE CARE:

Plant in a 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.