Plant Database
Fantasia Nectarine
Nectarine ‘Fantasia’
The Fantasia Nectarine is a classic, high-quality yellow nectarine that has stood the test of time. Renowned for its large size, vibrant red-over-yellow skin, and superb balanced flavor, it's a top choice for market growers and home gardeners alike. The flesh is firm, bright yellow, and freestone, offering a perfect harmony of sweetness and tangy acidity that bursts with rich, traditional nectarine flavor. Vigorous, productive, and versatile, Fantasia is a dependable workhorse that delivers fantastic fruit for every use.
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A leading commercial and garden variety known for its large size and excellent flavor.
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Flesh is firm, juicy, yellow, and freestone with a perfect sweet-tart balance.
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Skin is brilliantly colored—bright red over a yellow background.
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Exceptionally vigorous, productive, and reliable.
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Self-pollinating with attractive spring blooms.
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Holds well on the tree and after picking, with good disease resistance.
Flavor Profile:
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Flavor: Rich, tangy, and sweet—the quintessential balanced nectarine taste.
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Texture: Firm, meaty, and very juicy.
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Best Uses: An outstanding all-purpose nectarine: superb for fresh eating, canning, baking, grilling, and freezing.