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The Independence Nectarine - Independence, P. persica var. nucipersica
'Independence', is a white-fleshed fruit with deep red skin and has an
excellent tangy sweet flavor.
The Independence Nectarine is one of the best nectarines
and is hardy to winter cold. Independence ripens very early in the
season, well ahead of Redhaven peach.
Most adaptable of all fruit trees
for home gardens, The Independence Nectarine is a delightfully decorative tree that
will produce frilly pink blossoms in the spring.
Nectarines, like
peaches, require well-drained soil and a regular fertilizing program.
The nectarine fruit is a variety of the peach tree.
Nectarines and
peaches are similar in appearance and color as they differ only by a
single gene, the gene for skin texture.
The peach is dull and fuzzy
while the nectarine is smooth and shiny. Nectarines contain a good
amount of vitamins A and C. | 
