Hi everyone,
A local grower offered me a Snow Queen White nectarine tree, but they do not know much about this specific variety’s performance in our region.
I understand the taste is fantastic but when I looked up the specs, I noticed it is a very low-chill variety, requiring only 250 to 300 chill hours. I am a bit concerned that the tree will wake up and bloom way too early, leaving the blossoms completely exposed to our frequent late spring frosts.
Also, Massachusetts gets a lot of rain in April and high summer humidity, and from what I read it seems this variety prefers a dry, warm climate.
I would love to hear your thoughts. Has anyone has successfully managed its low-chill dormancy timing here, or if the blooms just get wiped out by frost every year. Also how do you deal with humidity?
Thanks for your help.
MFJ.