Description

Harko nectarine trees are known for their medium-sized, sweet, and juicy fruit with smooth, deep red skin. This freestone variety is ideal for fresh eating, baking, or making preserves. Harko thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, requiring moderate chill hours and excelling in colder climates. The tree is self-fruitful, producing abundant harvests of flavorful fruit. Its striking pink blossoms in spring and reliable productivity make Harko a beautiful and practical addition to any orchard, especially in regions with challenging weather conditions.Semi-dwarf on Citation rootstock.

• Zones: 5-9

• Chill hours: 500-800

• Bloom Time: Late (Based on typical Central Valley California weather)

• Harvest: July 1 – July 15

• Looks: Firm, yellow freestone with nearly solid red skin.

• Personality: Sweet with a good texture and great fruit quality.

• One of the highest scoring nectarines in well known taste tests. The Harko has it all, adapted to a wide range of climates, the Harko set well in zone 5 through 9. One of the many great cold hardy varieties introduced by the Harrow Research Station, in southwestern Ontario, Canada, the Harko with its yellow melting flesh, rich traditional nectarine flavor and firm texture make it one eating delight. The tree is self fertile and a moderate grower with a spreading habit. Dependable heavy fruit sets require thinning to increase size of fruit and decrease the chance of limb damage. Disease resistant and tolerant of heat plant the Harko nectarine in a location that gets full 8 hours sun favoring the morning. Nectarine benefit from drying out early to avoid any chance of moisture related disease problems. Very large single flowers are showy making this a perfect accent tree in the edible landscape.
• Pollination: Self-fruitful

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