Independence
Nectarine:
'Independence', is a white-fleshed fruit with deep red skin and
has an excellent tangy sweet flavor. Independence is one of the
best nectarines and is hardy to winter cold. Independence ripens
very early in the season, well ahead of Redhaven peach. Most
adaptable of all fruit trees for home gardens, Independence is a
delightfully decorative tree that 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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