Nectarine varieties for the Gulf South
13 varieties, 225–750 chill hours. Sorted from lowest chill. Pollination: Self-fruitful.
Look up the chill hours for your zip and pick varieties that need no more than your low estimate.
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| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbest | 225 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Panamint | 250 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Sunraycer | 250–275 | 6-9 | verified | |
| UFQueen | 250 | 6-9 | verified | |
| UFRoyal | 250 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Arctic Star | 300–550 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Sunmist | 300 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Suncoast | 375 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Armking | 600 | 6-9 | South Louisiana | verified |
| Karla Rose | 600–750 | 6-9 | North Louisiana | verified |
| Double Delight | 650 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Ovation | Not rated | 6-9 | North Louisiana | listed |
| Sunred | Not rated | 6-9 | South Louisiana | listed |