Nectarine Royal Gem (Prunus persica 'Royal Gem') is an early-season nectarine producing attractive, medium-sized, rounded fruit with deep red skin over a creamy background. The distinctive pinkish-white flesh is firm, juicy, sweet and aromatic, with a semi-freestone stone. Ripening around early December in southern Australia, it is particularly good for fresh eating but is also suitable for cooking and preserving. A self-pollinating and prolific bearer, Royal Gem is well suited to temperate climates.
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- Uses: Fresh eating, cooking, stewing, jams and preserving.
- Pollination: Self-pollinating; does not require another nectarine for fruit set.
- Harvest: Early season; around early December in southern Australia.
- Chill requirements: Best suited to temperate and cool-winter districts; not recommended for districts with very mild winters.
- Attributes: Prolific, heavy cropping.
- Fruit: Medium, round; deep red skin over cream; firm, juicy, aromatic pinkish-white flesh; semi-freestone.
- Features: Attractive spring blossom followed by an early summer crop; heavy crops may require branch support or staking.
- Also known as: Royal Gem Nectarine, Jade.
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References incl:
PlantNet Australia. (n.d.). Dwarf Royal Gem nectarine. PlantNet Australia.
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