Double Delight nectarine
Double Delight nectarine needs about 650 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), per Texas A&M AgriLife. About 45% of the Gulf South zip codes we cover typically get at least 650 hours, so check your zip before you buy.
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- Chill hours
- 650 hours at or below 45°F
- USDA zones
- 6-9 (general guide for nectarine)
- Pollination
- Self-fruitful
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- Not in LSU Pub 1884 table
- Notes
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- Sources
- harris.agrilife.org
- Data status
- Chill number confirmed in source
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Where to buy
Prices and stock as we found them on each nursery's site, checked Oct 20, 3:13 PM CDT. Shipping not included; always confirm on the nursery's page.
| Nursery | Price | Size | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trees.com (Fast Growing Trees) Double Delight Nectarine Tree | $69.95 | standard 3 sizes, $69.95–$251.82 | Sold out | View |
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From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other nectarine varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunraycer | 250–275 | 6-9 | verified | |
| UFRoyal | 250 | 6-9 | verified | |
| UFQueen | 250 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Sunmist | 300 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Sunbest | 225 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Suncoast | 375 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Panamint | 250 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Arctic Star | 300–550 | 6-9 | verified |
Quick answers
How many chill hours does Double Delight nectarine need?
About 650 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), according to Texas A&M AgriLife.
Does Double Delight nectarine fruit in the Gulf South?
It can where winters reach about 650 chill hours. By our NOAA-based estimates, roughly 45% of the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida panhandle and Texas Gulf coast zip codes we cover typically do.
Does Double Delight nectarine need a pollinator?
Self-fruitful.
What USDA zones suit Double Delight nectarine?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for nectarine.
Where can I buy Double Delight nectarine?
We found it at 1 online nursery on our last check, 0 with it in stock, from $69.95. See the price table above.