Sunbest nectarine
Sunbest nectarine needs about 225 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), per UF/IFAS. About 97% of the Gulf South zip codes we cover typically get at least 225 hours, so check your zip before you buy.
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- Chill hours
- 225 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
- —
- Sources
- ask.ifas.ufl.edu
- Data status
- Chill number confirmed in source
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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 | |
| Suncoast | 375 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Panamint | 250 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Arctic Star | 300–550 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Armking | 600 | 6-9 | South Louisiana | verified |
Quick answers
How many chill hours does Sunbest nectarine need?
About 225 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), according to UF/IFAS.
Does Sunbest nectarine fruit in the Gulf South?
It can where winters reach about 225 chill hours. By our NOAA-based estimates, roughly 97% of the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida panhandle and Texas Gulf coast zip codes we cover typically do.
Does Sunbest nectarine need a pollinator?
Self-fruitful.
What USDA zones suit Sunbest nectarine?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for nectarine.