Grandpa's Choice™ Varieties
Grandpa tested hundreds of varieties over the years and the best of the best are his "choices".
Redgold Nectarine

Redgold Nectarine

Prunus persica 'Redgold'

Redgold is one of the most well known of the nectarines.  It is a large, glossy, highly colored fruit with firm and juicy freestone flesh.  It stores and keeps well.  Ripens later in the season a couple weeks before Elberta.  While it is fairly hardy, it is not recommended for eastern areas where bacterial spot is a problem.

Redgold Nectarine Pricing

Item # Description Price
641 Redgold Nectarine on Standard (Peach) root, Extra-Large 5/8" up caliper grade $19.99 Add Add to Cart
1330 Redgold Nectarine on Standard (Peach) root, 2 year-Extra-Large grade $22.99 Add Add to Cart

Height

10-14 Feet

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Spread

10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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Prunus persica 'Redgold'
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Nectarines are self-fertile and can be planted by themselves. Treat a nectarine just like peaches when growing. Thin early and agressively for good size. Prune every year to maintain vigor. You should seek to get between 1-3 feet of new growth a year. Over, 3 feet and you are probably fertilizing too much..

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A Little History about Redgold Nectarine

Redgold originated in California and was introduced around 1960.

Prunus persica 'Redgold' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
• Self-fertile
• Thin early for size
• Thin heavily for size
Fruit Characteristics
• Large fruit
Growth Rate/Habit
• Spreading habit
• Average vigor
• Early to bear
• Very productive
Harvest Period
• Late summer
Other Attributes
• Very juicy
• Very sweet
• Keeps well
Site Requirements
• Full Sun
• Winter hardy
Skill Required
• Easy to grow
Uses
• Cooking or baking
• Good for pies
• Canning or freezing
• High dessert quality