Nectarines

Nectarines

The nectarine is a rounded fruit with a single central groove. Its smooth skin is spread throughout with hints of ruby, pink and gold. The flesh is overtly juicy when ripe, and golden colored with red bleeds at the skin and surrounding the central rough pit. A ripe nectarine’s texture is soft with a melting quality, and has a balanced flavor with layers both bright and sweet.

Recommended Temp Storage Zone : 31-32°F (Cold Storage)
Season Chart : May-Oct, (Jul-Oct)
Specialty : no

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Country of Origin: California

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Description

The nectarine is a rounded fruit with a single central groove. Its smooth skin is spread throughout with hints of ruby, pink and gold. The flesh is overtly juicy when ripe, and golden colored with red bleeds at the skin and surrounding the central rough pit. A ripe nectarine’s texture is soft with a melting quality, and has a balanced flavor with layers both bright and sweet.

Varieties

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