Desert Delight Nectarine Tree
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Description
About the Desert Delight Nectarine Tree
The Desert Delight Nectarine is an early-season favorite, producing deliciously sweet, firm nectarines with vibrant red skin and golden yellow flesh. This clingstone variety is perfect for fresh eating and desserts, delivering classic nectarine flavor with every bite. With vigorous upright growth and consistent productivity, this tree ensures a reliable harvest year after year.
Developed by Zaiger Genetics, Desert Delight thrives in warm winter climates, requiring only 100–200 chill hours to set fruit. It blooms early and ripens quickly, making it one of the first nectarines of the season. This self-pollinating variety is an excellent choice for home orchards, providing a bountiful crop of juicy, flavorful fruit with minimal effort.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Pink |
| Bloom Time | Early |
| Chill Hours | 100 - 200 |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 7 - 10 |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | June |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Mild, Subacid |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 4 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow nectarine trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
