Fresh Produce Supply Spain
Nectarine
April — October
Long Spanish season of Nectarine
A smooth-skinned mutation of peach, with yellow flesh (most common), or white flesh, sweet with firm texture. Mainly produced in the regions of Murcia, Lleida, Aragón, Extremadura and Andalusia. Long season in Spain, from early April until the last varieties in October.
Varieties
( Apr — Oct)
Yellow flesh
The most common varieties. Strong red/orange skin, yellow flesh, sweet and balanced acidity, great for export. Varieties like Big Top, Bomba, Sweet Lady, Stark Red Gold, Carene/Flariba types, August Red, Fire series etc.
White flesh
Very sweet, low acid. Varieties like Snow Queen, Snow Red, Caldesi.
Harvest season by Variety
SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug
Yellow flesh
White flesh
Sizes and packaging
- Spain Export Nectarine Calibres (EU standard).
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Packaging formats
- 5 kg
- Punnets 500 g / 1 kg
| Calibre | Diameter (mm) | Pcs/box 5 kg |
|---|---|---|
| AAAA | > 90 mm | > 16 |
| AAA | 80-90 mm | 16-20 |
| AA | 73-80 mm | 20-24 |
| A | 67-73 mm | 24-30 |
| B | 61-67 mm | 30-40 |