Nectarine

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How to grow: UC Backyard Orchard, Nectarine

Pest management: Nectarine

Calendar: Peaches & Nectarines: Calendar of Operations for Home Gardeners

The Basics

When to plant: January–March

Harvest window: June–September, depending on variety

Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring and fall, additional applications based on tree age, health, and soil quality

Annual care overview:

• Dormant Spray (December–February): depending on disease pressure, consider dormant sprays to control for aphids, mites, scale, and/or peach leaf curl.
• Dormant Pruning (January–February): 50% of previous year's wood.
• Fruit thinning to ensure fruit is roughly 6 inches apart.
• Monitor and control for common pests & diseases, such as aphids, scale, brown rot, and shot hole fungus.

Some Recommended Varieties for Santa Clara County^*

Arctic Rose, Double Delight, Fantasia, Goldmine, Heavenly White, Panamint, Peento, Snow Queen and White Rose.

^* Many other varieties may also do well here in Santa Clara County. This list is based on UC Master Gardener trials, taste tests, and feedback from local growers.