{"title":"Nectarine Trees","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"double-delight-nectarine-tree","title":"Double Delight Nectarine Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eDouble Delight nectarine trees are known for their fragrant pink blossoms and exceptionally sweet, juicy fruit with smooth red skin. The medium-sized nectarines are ideal for fresh eating, baking, and preserves, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and flavor. This self-fruitful tree thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, requiring moderate chill hours. In addition to its delicious fruit, Double Delight adds ornamental value with its striking spring blooms and attractive foliage. With its beauty and productivity, this variety is a true delight for home gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemi-dwarf on Citation rootstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones: \u003c\/strong\u003e6 - 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours: \u003c\/strong\u003e500-600\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time: \u003c\/strong\u003eMid-Season (Based on typical Central Valley California weather)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest: \u003c\/strong\u003eJuly 5 - July 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLooks: \u003c\/strong\u003eDark red skin, yellow flesh, freestone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonality: \u003c\/strong\u003eSensational, said to be the best-flavored yellow scoring high on taste tests consistently. Unusually rich flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacts of note: \u003c\/strong\u003eDouble Delight nectarine is the variety that set the home garden on end when it was introduced in the late 1980's. a Zaiger selection, this nectarine delights on two fronts. First, you'll be dazzled by the beautiful double-petaled pink flowers in the early spring a real show stopper in the landscape. plant this tree as a focal point in your edible landscape. But then prepare for the abundant crop of medium size dark red fruit that load up on the tree. This is the second treat of the Double Delight nectarine. a wonderful sweet rich flavored yellow fleshed fruit with just a hint of acid. The dependable cropping of the Double Delight always means you have plenty of this mid season ripening fruit. Plant this tree in areas where nectarines are known to do well. A true desert quality fruit, good for fresh eating, or drying. This is one of the top varieties of nectarines for the home gardener. 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The medium-sized fruit features smooth red skin over golden flesh and delivers a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess. Perfect for fresh eating, drying, or baking, Mericrest is versatile and reliable. This self-fruitful variety thrives in sunny locations with well-draining soil, requiring moderate chill hours to perform its best. Its vigorous growth and beautiful spring blossoms make Mericrest an excellent choice for gardeners in cooler climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSemi-dwarf on Citation rootstock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones: \u003c\/strong\u003e5-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours: \u003c\/strong\u003e800\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time: \u003c\/strong\u003eMid to Late Season (Based on typical Central Valley California weather)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest: \u003c\/strong\u003eJuly 7 - July 22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLooks: \u003c\/strong\u003eFruit is large and red-skinned, the inside yellow and freestone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonality: \u003c\/strong\u003eRich tangy flavor, high scorer on taste tests. Dave Wilson's Taste Test Top Scorer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacts of note: \u003c\/strong\u003eOne of the hardiest nectarines. Highly recommended for very cold (sub-zero) temperatures. Because it's late blooming, chances are better for a reliable crop in cold winter or unpredictable spring climates. Prof. E.M. 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