Desert Delight Nectarine

Bloom Season within fruit type(see note)

very early
Harvest Season within fruit type

early
Harvest Dates:

June 4 to June 24

(approximate for Hickman, CA)
Developed by Zaiger Genetics. U.S. Plant Patent No. 7891. (Expired)

-WHERE TO BUY-

Proven producer in warm winter climates and highly recommended as an early season nectarine elsewhere. Large fruit with bright red skin, yellow flesh and delicious, rich, nectarine flavor. Harvest mid-June in Central CA. 100-200 hours. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)

HOME GARDEN/RETAIL NURSERY CATALOG

WHILE DWARFING ROOTSTOCKS HAVE IMPORTANT ADVANTAGES, ROOTSTOCKS SHOULD BE SELECTED PRIMARILY FOR ADAPTABILITY TO THE SOIL AND CLIMATE OF THE PLANTING SITE. For the 2023-24 planting season, Desert Delight is offered on the following rootstock(s) (listed in approximate order of quantity in production, largest quantity first):

Nemaguard (standard)

Citation (semi-dwarf, 1/2 to 2/3 of standard size)

Where to Buy DWN Trees

Desert Delight Nectarine

For Home Gardens