How many years does it take for nectarines to bear fruit?

Nectarine planting results after several years

After planting, nectarines usually produce fruit in the second year, and enter the most vigorous fruit-bearing period in the third and fourth years. When caring for them, they need a suitable temperature environment so that they can grow better and produce more fruit.

Grafted nectarine blooms and bears fruit

If nectarine is grafted, it will bear fruit in the second year after planting, but good management is required during maintenance, otherwise the yield will be relatively low.

Potted nectarine fruiting

Nectarines are insect-pollinated flowers. When potted indoors, the chance of being pollinated by insects is relatively small. It is best to assist with artificial pollination to ensure fruiting.

Why don't nectarines bear fruit?

If nectarine does not bear fruit during its growth, it may be because of the excessive pruning, which leads to its premature aging. If it does not have sufficient water and nutrients at ordinary times, it will also not bear fruit. It needs to be fertilized and watered in time to ensure that it can bear fruit.

Key points for growing nectarines

1. Orchard preparation : The planting site for nectarines should be selected in an environment suitable for their growth, that is, a field with thick, loose soil rich in organic matter. After selecting the orchard, the land should be plowed, and then some base fertilizer should be applied. The fertilizer and soil should be fully mixed to increase the fertilizer content of the soil.

2. Reproduction : There are two main methods of nectarine propagation, one is cutting and the other is grafting. If you use grafting to choose a rootstock, you should choose a variety similar to the hairy peach. When cutting, choose thick branches with high fruiting rate and high quality. Cut them into sections and insert them in a wetland with a suitable environment for seedling cultivation.

3. Fertilizer and water : Nectarines require a lot of nutrients to grow. In addition to applying enough base fertilizer before planting, you should start applying fertilizer on time from the second year of planting.

4. Pruning : The top buds of nectarines grow very quickly and will produce many new branches. The development speed is also relatively fast. If not controlled, more flower buds will be formed, so pruning must be done well throughout the production process.