NECTARINE VARIETIES
| Varieties | Flesh Color | Chilling Hours | Days Before |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Glo | Y | 750 | 47 |
| Fantasia | Y | 600 | 7 |
| Karla Rose | W | 650 | 34 |
| Summer Beauty | Y | 800 | 27 |
Days before/after Elberta based on ripening date of mid July at Byron, GA – USDA, ARS. Ripening dates can vary and are affected by climate and growing region.
Nectarine Prices
| Grade | 1-29 | 30-99 | 100-499 | 500-1999 | 2000-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-24" | $9.05 | $7.85 | $6.20 | $5.55 | $5.25 |
| 24-30" | 9.55 | 8.15 | 6.55 | 5.80 | 5.55 |
| 30-36" | 10.35 | 8.70 | 6.90 | 6.00 | 5.80 |
| 3-4' | 10.90 | 9.25 | 7.25 | 6.35 | 6.00 |
Rootstock: ALL Nectarine varieties are on HALFORD rootstock this season.