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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 9, 2016
    A.

    A miniature Nectarine is grafted unto the stock of another fruit tree.
    They need a full sun location with a well draining potting mix.
    They prefer a slightly acidic soil with the ph between 6.0 and 6.8.
    Most stone fruit need a chilling period to produce fruit, Nectarines generally need about 500 chilling hours.

    In a pot you will need to pay special attention to watering. The soil should be moist but not soggy.
    Use a fertilizer that is for fruit production.
    The Phosphorous number should be the higher. That's the middle number in the N-P-K. Apply at half strength during the growing season.
    To high of nitrogen will cause lots of leaves and no fruit.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 29, 2016
    A.

    Nectarines do not need a pollinator so the reason your tree is not setting fruit is most likely damage from cold or frost, pests, disease or an unhealthy tree.

    Trees can be covered when temperatures are expected to drop.
    Watering the tree well the day before an expected cold spell can help.
    To protect from insects you can spray the tree in winter with a fixed copper fungicide or Neem oil. Respray just before blossoms open and then again in late Fall.
    Keep a good watering schedule for the tree. Watering once every 2 to 3 weeks approx 2 to 3" of water.
    Fertilize in Spring when the tree just starts to grow with a high nitrogen fertilizer. Follow package application directions.
    Fertilize again in the Fall.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/nectarines/growing-nectarine-fruit-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 7, 2016
    A.

    Are there signs of pests or disease on the leaves, branches or tree trunk?

    If you bend the branches do they snap off or bend? Dead branches will break off.

    You can do the scratch test to check on the trees health.
    Here are some links that will help you and list some of the common tree issues.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/nectarines/growing-nectarine-fruit-trees.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/peach/common-peach-diseases.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 25, 2016
    A.

    This is likely Bacterial Leaf Spot.

    Here is a link that will help you.

    http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/management_of_bacterial_spot_on_peaches_and_nectarines

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    September 6, 2016
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    A.

    A delayed dormant oil spray can be used for pest control. Here is more information:

    http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/backyard-orchard-stone-fruits-2-804/

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 8, 2016
    A.

    Have you tested the fruit to see if they are ready for harvest?
    If the fruit is left on the tree too long, it may become too soft and appear shriveled.
    Some disease could also cause damage to the fruit.
    Here are some links with more information.

    http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/307129/Common-diseases-of-nectarines.pdf
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/nectarines/picking-nectarines.htm

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