Fruit Tree Database

Fruit Type

Nectarine

Variety/Cultivar

Independence

Fruit Description

Bright red skin over yellow flesh, these nectarines are sweet and delicious. Freestone, the tip goes very dark red (almost black) as they ripen.

Common Uses

Origin

J.H. Weinberger, USDA, Fresno, California, 1965. Parentage 'Red King' x open pollinated

Pollination

All peaches and nectarines are self-fertile.

Chill Hours

High, estimated 800 - 850

Blossom Time

Early spring (early September in central Vic)

Harvest Time

Indicator variety. Approximate harvest dates for various districts: ripens 18-22 Dec in Renmark (SA) & Robinvale (Vic), 23-30 Dec in Granite Belt (Qld) & Glenorie (NSW) & Tumbarumba (NSW) & Cobram (VIC), 30 Dec-4 Jan in Araluen (NSW) & Stoneville (WA), 3-

Production Notes

Heavy cropping, can set a percentage of doubles if tree stressed through lack of moisture during fruit bud initiation.

Disease Susceptibility

Splitstones can be a problem some seasons.

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