| Cultivar Name: |
Flavortop
|
| Type |
Nectarine |
| Patent |
Not Patented
|
| Parentage |
Prunus persica cv. Fairtime peach op
|
| Species |
Prunus persica
|
| Usage |
Scion
|
| Products |
Fresh Market
|
| Chill Requirement |
650 chill hours required
|
| Yield |
High
|
| Flesh Color |
Yellow
|
| Pit |
Freestone
|
| Ripening time |
-2
weeks relative to
Elberta
|
| Self Compatible |
Yes - Self Compatible
|
| Description |
Orig. in Fresno, Calif., by the USDA. Introd. in 1969. Large ovate fruit with skin mostly red over attractive undercolor at maturity. Yellow flesh, firm, smooth textured and a great quality nectarine; ships very well. Trees are vigorous and productive; flowers large; self-fertile; leaf glands reniform; moderate chilling requirement. Susceptible to bacteria spot. |
| References |
- The Brooks and Olmo Register of Fruit & Nut Varieties. Third Edition. 1997. ASHS Press, Alexandria, Virginia.
- Handbook of Peach and Nectarine Varieties - Performance in the Southeastern United States and Index of Names. 1998. USDA-ARS, Byron, Georgia.
- Fruit, Berry and Nut Inventory. Third Edition. 2001. Seed Savers Exchange, Inc.
- Dave Wilson Nursery. Link
- Google Patents.
- Variety Chill Hours Zone Fruit - Grandpa's Orchard; Link
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