- One of the best for freezing
- Large, freestone fruits
- Requires 600 chill hours
Generations of gardeners have loved this all-purpose nectarine for its large, attractive fruits and sweet flavor. Ruby Grand Nectarine's fruits are of exceptional quality, and they are some of the best for freezing. The large, freestone fruits are also wonderful for fresh eating, canning, drying and making into desserts and preserves. The fruits have a bright red blush over their rich yellow skins and firm, yellow flesh. They ripen in June to early July. Requires 600 winter chill hours. Self-pollinating. Zones 6-8.