Ovation nectarine
Yes, Ovation nectarine grows in the Gulf South: LSU AgCenter recommends it for north Louisiana home orchards (The Louisiana Home Orchard, Pub. 1884). The source doesn't give a chill-hour number.
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- Chill hours
- Not rated
- USDA zones
- 6-9 (general guide for nectarine)
- Pollination
- Self-fruitful
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- North Louisiana
- Notes
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- Sources
- lsuagcenter.com
- Data status
- Recommended in source (no chill number given)
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Where to buy
We check nurseries every morning, and none of the ones we track list this variety right now. Check back in bare-root season.
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
Does Ovation nectarine grow in Louisiana?
Yes. LSU AgCenter's Louisiana Home Orchard (Pub. 1884) recommends it for north Louisiana.
How many chill hours does Ovation nectarine need?
LSU AgCenter doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does Ovation nectarine need a pollinator?
Self-fruitful.
What USDA zones suit Ovation nectarine?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for nectarine.