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Apple 'Golden D.'
Apple 'Pink Lady'
Apricot 'Blenheim'
Melons
Nectarine 'Double Delight'
Nectarine 'Harko'
Nectarine 'Liz's Late'
Peach 'Rio Oso G.'
Pear '20th Century'
Pear 'Shinseiki'
Persimmon 'Fuyu'
Pluot 'Flavor King'
Pluot 'Flavor S.'
Pomegranate 'W'
Raspberry, Red

Genus: Prunus Specific Epithet: persica Variety: 'Harko'
Nutrient Richness (of 65): 3 Vitamins (highest in) : Potassium, C Calories/Cup: 50
Phonetic: PROO-nus PER-see-kuh

Family: Roseaceae

Root Meanings: Plum family /Of or from Persia Origin: California CA
Native: Yes
Common Name(s) : Harko Nectarine
Zones: 3, 7-9, 14-16, 18 Exposure: Full Sun

Water: Regular

Type: Tree

Persistence: Deciduous
Height: 10-15 ft Spread: 15-20 ft Growth Rate: --
Blooms: Spring Flowers: Pink Fruit: Early July

Features:

  • 800 hours chilling
  • Very high score for taste
  • Semi freestone
  • Very showy single pink flower
  • Very cold hardy
  • Tolerant of bacterial spot and brownspot
  • Harvest early July
  • Self-fruitful

Considerations:

  • Planted in chicken pen in winter 2011

Kitchen Use:

  • Fresh eating
  • Baking