Mericrest Nectarine:
Mericrest has a mild, slightly tangy freestone fruit and it
resists brown rot and leaf spot. Mericrest bears in just 2-3
years and is juicy freestone with red-blushed golden skin.
Ripening by mid to late August, this tree grows just 15 ft. tall
and is considered the hardiest of nectarines. It is a
delightfully decorative tree and will produce frilly pink
blossoms in the spring. Nectarines, like peaches, require
well-drained soil and a regular fertilizing program.
The nectarine fruit is a variety of the peach tree. Nectarines
and peaches are similar in appearance and color as they differ
only by a single gene, the gene for skin texture. The peach is
dull and fuzzy while the nectarine is smooth and shiny.
Flowers - raw or cooked. Added to salads or used as a garnish.
They can also be brewed into a tea.
The distilled flowers yield a white liquid which can be
used to impart a flavor resembling the seed.
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