How long is the growth cycle of nectarine?

Introduction to Nectarine Growth

Nectarine prefers loose, fertile, well-drained sandy loam, is not saline-alkali tolerant, and is best cultivated in slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soil. It is a variant of the common peach. The main producing areas are Shandong, Hebei and other northern regions, and it is also widely planted in other places.

Nectarine growth cycle

Nectarines prefer a cool, sunny environment. The hot and humid environment in the south is prone to fruit cracking and sunburn. They are suitable for planting in fertile, loose, slightly acidic soil.

There are many varieties of nectarines, which are mainly divided into very early-maturing varieties, early-maturing varieties, medium-maturing varieties, late-maturing varieties and very late-maturing varieties. The growth cycle of very early-maturing varieties is less than 75 days, the growth cycle of early-maturing varieties is 76-114 days, the growth cycle of medium-maturing varieties is 116-137 days, and the growth cycle of late-maturing varieties is more than 137 days.

Nectarine growth rate

The growth process of nectarine is from germination to leaf fall and dormancy. After the leaf buds germinate in spring, new shoots will begin to grow. In May and June, the new shoots begin to become lignified. In late June, the growth of new shoots weakens, and then gradually enters the mature, full and thickening growth stage, and enters the dormant stage in late October.

Nectarines grow slowly.

Nectarine growth cycle management

The yield of nectarines will be affected by climate and planting techniques, and the average yield of a single plant is more than 100 kilograms.

Temperature management: The best temperature for nectarine during its budding period is between 5 and 28 degrees. It is not cold-resistant, so when the temperature is 0 degrees in winter, you need to take measures to keep warm. It can be maintained in a greenhouse.

Fertilization management: Base fertilizer can be applied to nectarine trees in autumn to increase ground temperature, reduce shoot growth and frost damage, and topdressing can be done in small amounts and multiple times during the growth period, mainly using fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.