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Sungold Nectarine is a flavorful yellow-fleshed nectarine developed and released by the University of Florida for North Florida growing conditions. It produces attractive fruit with a bright red blush, juicy yellow flesh, and excellent fresh-eating flavor.
Sungold is an older Florida nectarine variety, but it remains especially interesting for North Florida gardeners because it was specifically selected and evaluated for this region.
Plant Details
North Florida Growing Note
Sungold is a University of Florida nectarine that was specifically introduced for North Florida.
Its approximately 550-hour chilling requirement makes it especially suited to the cooler portions of North Florida and the Florida Panhandle.
Because winter chill can vary from year to year and by location, fruit production can also vary. Inland areas of the Florida Panhandle generally have a better chance of receiving sufficient winter chilling than warmer areas farther south.
Sungold is an older cultivar and has largely been replaced in commercial production by newer Florida nectarines, but it can still be a very good choice for North Florida home orchards and local fruit production.
Fruit Quality
Sungold produces attractive nectarines with a heavy bright-red blush over yellow skin. The yellow flesh is juicy, sweet, and flavorful.
The fruit becomes freestone when fully ripe and was originally noted for excellent dessert quality.
Fruit thinning is recommended when trees set heavily. Removing some of the young fruit helps the remaining nectarines develop better size and quality.
Pollination
Sungold Nectarine is self-fruitful, so only one tree is required to produce fruit.
Another peach or nectarine blooming nearby may increase pollinator activity, but a second variety is not required for fruit production.
Growing Sungold Nectarine
Plant Sungold in a location receiving full sun with well-drained soil.
Good air circulation is especially important in North Florida's warm, humid climate.
Annual pruning helps maintain an open canopy, encourages new fruiting wood, and improves sunlight and air circulation throughout the tree.
Like peaches and other nectarines grown in the Southeast, Sungold benefits from a regular disease and insect management program.
Local Pickup & Limited Shipping
Local pickup is available for most plants and trees at our nursery in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
Limited shipping may be available for select trees, liners, and smaller plants in 3-gallon containers or smaller. Shipping availability depends on the plant variety, size, quantity, destination, and packaging requirements. Shipping charges are calculated separately.
Please contact us before ordering if shipping is needed to confirm that the plant can be shipped and to receive the current shipping cost.
Advanced Nursery Growers LLC
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Phone: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com
Website: www.AdvancedNurseryGrowers.com
Wholesale pricing is available for qualified nurseries. Please contact Advanced Nursery Growers for current availability and wholesale pricing.
