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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Yellow Nectarine |
| Scientific name | Prunus persica var. nucipersica |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / — |
| Produce category | Stone Fruit |
| Produce subcategory | Nectarine |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4037 |
| PLU — organic | 94037 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_5088 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 40.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Red Gold | 20% | One of the most popular commercial varieties. Large, firm, with excellent flavor and a bright red blush over a yellow background. Good for shipping and storage. Mid-late season. |
| Fantasia | 18% | Very popular mid-season variety known for its large size, firm yellow flesh, and excellent sweet-tart flavor. Good red blush. Excellent for fresh eating and shipping. |
| Honey Royale | 12% | Known for its exceptionally high sugar content and rich, honey-like flavor. Large fruit with firm, yellow flesh and a good red blush. Mid-season. |
| Sunglo | 10% | Large, firm, and flavorful nectarine with a good red blush. Ripens mid-late season. Good for fresh market and processing. |
| Zee Glo | 8% | A late-season variety, extending the nectarine season. Produces large, firm fruit with excellent flavor and a full red color. Good for shipping. |
| Firebrite | 7% | Mid-season variety with bright red skin and firm, juicy yellow flesh. Good flavor and consistent production. |
| May Grand | 5% | One of the earliest ripening yellow nectarines. Medium-sized fruit with firm, yellow flesh and a good red blush. Good flavor for an early variety. |
| Summer Grand | 5% | Early-season variety producing medium to large fruit with firm, yellow flesh and a bright red skin. Good flavor and consistent yields. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 46°F.
- Freezing point: 30.38°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | moderate |
| Production rate (20°C) | 5 µL/kg·h typical (1–10) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Ensure ethylene scrubbers are active in storage environments.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producers, sensitive to ethylene, sensitive to chilling injury. Avoid strong odor producers.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Stable to slightly increasing, driven by consumer preference for healthy summer fruits.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.8 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Fantasia | 25% |
| Honey Royale | 20% |
| August Red | 15% |
| Summer Bright | 10% |
| Other Yellow Varieties | 20% |
| White Nectarine Varieties | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 2-layer carton (25-32 count)
- 1lb clamshell
- 2lb clamshell
- 2lb bag
- 3lb bag
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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