{"product_id":"mericrest-nectarine-tree","title":"Mericrest Nectarine Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eMericrest nectarine trees are celebrated for their cold hardiness and rich, sweet flavor. 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. Meader of the New Hampshire Experimental Station crossed the well-known Nectarest with Merideth to get Mericrest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination: \u003c\/strong\u003eSelf-fruitful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/blogs\/articles\/fruit-trees\"\u003eFruit Tree Central\u003c\/a\u003e for a listing of all our fruit tree videos and articles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=sharing\"\u003eTree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e for a listing of all our fruit \u0026amp; nut tree growing characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50727949959352,"sku":"FT121","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/mericrest-nectarine-tree-semi-dwarf_d6d15d57-8d66-454c-ab55-1b86eb821fcf.jpg?v=1775248078","url":"https:\/\/seedtime.us\/products\/mericrest-nectarine-tree","provider":"Seedtime Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}