Fruit Tree Database

Fruit Type

Nectarine

Variety/Cultivar

Queen Giant

Fruit Description

Modern white freestone nectarine, oblong shape, brilliant scarlet skin over a cream background, with white flesh. Sweet, firm until ripe, then goes soft quite quickly, needs handling carefully.

Common Uses

Origin

Zaiger Genetics, Modesto, California, USA

Pollination

All peaches and nectarines are self-fertile.

Chill Hours

High, estimated 900 hours.

Blossom Time

Early spring (early September in central Vic)

Harvest Time

+8 days Independence

Production Notes

Crops well, usually needs thinning to achieve good fruit size.

Disease Susceptibility

None known.

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