Fruit Tree Database

Fruit Type

Nectarine

Variety/Cultivar

Flavortop

Fruit Description

Mottled red blush over a green-yellow background colour. Yellow flesh, firm, melting texture, freestone. Good flavour.

Common Uses

Origin

J.H. Weinberger, USDA, Fresno, California, USA, 1969. Parents 'Fairtime' x open pollinated

Pollination

All peaches and nectarines are self-fertile

Chill Hours

Estimated 750 - 800 hours

Blossom Time

Early spring (early September in central Vic)

Harvest Time

+20 days Independence

Production Notes

Vigorous, productive trees that are good croppers. Summer pruning will help to achieve better fruit colour.

Disease Susceptibility

Slightly susceptible to russet in less than favourable growing conditions.

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