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How to pick nectarines
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Smooth-skinned cousins of peaches, nectarines need the same careful selection.
10
farms
3
regions
January to March
picked
When you can pick nectarines
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Across every region on FarmHop. Darker months are peak somewhere; your own region is narrower, and the table below gives it.
What to look for
- 1
Look for deep orange-red color with no green patches
- 2
Should give slightly to gentle pressure at the shoulder
- 3
Fragrance indicates ripeness. Unripe fruit has no smell
- 4
Avoid fruit with soft spots or wrinkles
- 5
Twist and lift rather than pulling straight off
Where you can pick nectarines
10 farms across 3 regions, earliest season first. Every date came from the farm's own words.
Published prices
$4.00 to $7.00 per pound
The Orchard at Montague, Rayner's Orchard, Naturipe Fruit Farm and 1 more
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
January to March
Sydney, NSW4 farms
Canoelands Orchard, Glenbernie Orchard, Cedar Creek Orchard and 1 more
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
November to February
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
November to March
Farms that publish a price
Taken from the farm's own website, never from a directory. Most publish nothing at all, so these are worth knowing.
