Nectarine

Submitted by jlewis on Sun, 2008-05-04 19:22

Botanical Name: Prunus persica

Nectarines not recommend by because of high susceptibility to brown rot. (ns) Nectarines are not generally well adapted because the smooth-skinned fruit is especially vulnerable to diseases and wind-scarring. Currently the recommended variety list is small, but trials are underway by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service to evaluate new varieties.(ag)