Many people don’t realize that nectarines can be grown in Michigan, but they are as easy to grow as peaches. They are also self fertile so only one tree is required to set fruit. These varieties have proven winter hardiness, and the fruit quality has been exceptional in my orchard.  Growing requirements are the same as peaches, any soil that drains well.

Nectarines can be used for the same purposes as peaches including pies, wine making, drying, and canning and freezing for the later varieties.

If you have to peel your peaches because of the fuzz, nectarines are for you.

NECTARINES SHOULD BE PLANTED 10′ APART

ALL NECTARINE TREES ARE PRICED AT $33.00 ea.

 

Fantasia – is our latest ripening nectarine. The large sized, bright red over yellow fruits have a traditional, sweet-tangy nectarine flavor, and ripen later in August. Trees are strong growing and have good winter hardiness. One of the best nectarines I’ve ever grown ! 

Ripens later in August

Sunglo – is a great mid-season variety that produces large, red blushed, freestone fruit with a wonderful sweet flavor. Trees are rapid growing and extremely productive. Sunglo is not the most cold hardy variety, so not a good choice for up north unless you’re near a great lake.  

Ripens mid August

 

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