Arctic Jay White Nectarine

Description

Semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock.

• Zones: 4-9
• Chill hours: 500-800
• Bloom Time: Mid-Season (Based on typical Central Valley California weather)
• Harvest: July 1 – July 15
• Looks: Very attractive, firm, freestone fruit.
• Personality: Richly flavored, with a balance of acid and sugar.
• Facts of note: The Arctic Jay is a fine flavored white nectarine and one of the early introductions from world famous hybridizer Floyd Zaiger. A top taste test winner, Arctic Jay blends the perfect balance between acid and sugar. This results in a wonderfully sweet nectarine with a firm smooth flesh and a spicy finish. Self fruitful freestone that ripens in the early mid-season. The Arctic jay is also one of the most widely adapted white nectarines, with good cropping reports from zone 4 to zone 9. Dark red blushed skin covers 80% of the fruit. Vigorous and extremely productive, expect large crops in areas where nectarines are common. Arctic Jay is susceptible to bacterial spot where this is a problem. A must for any nectarine lovers garden.
• Pollination: Self-fruitful

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