Suncoast nectarine
Suncoast nectarine needs about 375 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), per UF/IFAS. About 87% of the Gulf South zip codes we cover typically get at least 375 hours, so check your zip before you buy.
Last updated
- Chill hours
- 375 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
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Hills Nursery Suncoast Nectarine | $62.94 | #3 Container | 3-4 ft | In stock | 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 | |
| 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 Suncoast nectarine need?
About 375 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), according to UF/IFAS.
Does Suncoast nectarine fruit in the Gulf South?
It can where winters reach about 375 chill hours. By our NOAA-based estimates, roughly 87% of the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida panhandle and Texas Gulf coast zip codes we cover typically do.
Does Suncoast nectarine need a pollinator?
Self-fruitful.
What USDA zones suit Suncoast nectarine?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for nectarine.
Where can I buy Suncoast nectarine?
We found it at 1 online nursery on our last check, 1 with it in stock, from $62.94. See the price table above.