GIANT PEARL
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GIANT PEARL

USPP 14240

White Flesh Sub-Acid Clingstone Nectarine

Ripens: +10, About 2 Weeks After Fire Pearl

 

Skin Colour:  Mostly  Red  to  Pink,  Freckling Chilling Hours:  600
Shape:  Globose

Bloom Date:  2 Days After Spring Bright
Size:  GIGANTIC, Plenty of 80mm Bloom Density:  Heavy
Texture:  Very Firm Blossom Type:  Small, Non-Showy
Eating Quality:  Very Good, 16 to 20 Brix

Cropping:  Heavy

Notes:  Giant Pearl ripens about 2 weeks after Fire Pearl and is very LARGE, firm, sweet, and productive.  It has nice red to pink colour with some freckling.