Firebrite Nectarine
Firebrite Nectarine
Prunus persica 'Firebrite'
Firebrite nectarine is an early-maturing variety with a yellow, semi-cling flesh with a bright red skin over a golden yellow background. The tree is moderately vigorous and highly productive with a good resistance to bacterial spot. Firebrite ripens near Redhaven peach time.
Pricing
Height10-15 Feet
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Spread10-15 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8
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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance TipsNectarines are self-fertile and can be planted by themselves. Treat a nectarine just like peaches when growing. Thin early and agressively for good size. Prune every year to maintain vigor. You should seek to get between 1-3 feet of new growth a year. Over, 3 feet and you are probably fertilizing too much..
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A Little HistoryOne of the many USDA introductions from California coming to us about 1969.
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Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Thin early for size |
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Thin heavily for size |
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Early blooming |
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Self-fertile |
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Disease Resistance
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Bacterial spot tolerant |
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Fruit Characteristics
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Medium size fruit |
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Semi-clingstone |
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Very productive |
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Spreading habit |
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Average vigor |
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Early to bear |
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Harvest Period
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Other Attributes
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Sub-acid flavor |
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Very sweet |
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Site Requirements
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Full Sun |
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Winter hardy |
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Skill Required
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Uses
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High dessert quality |
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Cooking or baking |
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