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Do nectarines and peaches grow on the same tree?
No, nectarines and peaches do not grow on the same tree. Nectarines and peaches are two different fruits that come from different varieties of trees, even though they are closely related.
Can nectarines be used instead of peaches in baking recipes?
Yes, but you may need to add a bit more sugar. Nectarines are more tart than peaches.
What country does nectarines grow in?
Nectarines are a mutation of peaches (peaches without fuzz) and grow anywhere peaches can be grown. They can grow in USDA growth zones 5-8, but do especially well in zones 6 & 7.
What can you use instead of apricots?
Peaches or apples, nectarines.
What fruits are grown in the goulburn valley region of Victoria Australia?
Apples, apricots, nectarines, pears, peaches, plums, grapes and probably a good many others.
Are nectarines related to mangoes?
No, nectarines are peaches that have a recessive inactive version of the gene that produces peachfuzz.
What is a fleshy furit?
Fruit like peaches and nectarines are "fleshy".
Nectarines is a blend of what?
Nectarines are not a product of cross pollination. They are peaches that do not have fuzz. Some peach seeds produce trees that bear fruit that is not fuzzy. Sometimes a peach tree will bear both nectarines and peaches. Growers commonly graft branches from nectarine trees onto peach trees in order to produce nectarines.
What food group are peaches in?
Peaches, along with Cherries, plums, apricots and nectarines, are all part of the stone fruit family.
What is the glycemic index for nectarines?
I found this on a nutrition web site. There is no scienfic study of the glycemic index of nectarines. It is often assumed to be similar to peaches. Study results for peaches ranged between 28 to 56, with an average of 42.
What fruits are grown in Malta?
sweet peaches, juicy melons, apricots, nectarines, red and yellow medlars, pomegranates, miniature pears, grapes and of course citrus fruits: grapefruit, tangerines and oranges.
Are nectarines fuzzy in the beginning?
No, nectarines are not fuzzy; they are smooth-skinned from the start. Unlike peaches, which have a fuzzy exterior, nectarines are a result of a genetic mutation that prevents the development of fuzz. This characteristic gives nectarines their distinctive texture and appearance compared to their fuzzy counterparts.
