Akofruits
Nectarines
Smooth-skinned, vibrant and intensely sweet — classic round and flat varieties.
We grow both classic round nectarines, prized for their complex sweet-tart balance, and the much sought-after flat nectarines (platerinas), intensely sweet with almost no acidity.
Smooth skin bruises easily, so we time the harvest precisely, testing firmness with penetrometers and picking at physiological maturity. The fruit stays firm through automated grading and an unbroken cold chain to export markets, then ripens into rich, meltingly juicy flesh.
- Calibre
- 55–85 mm
- Fruit weight
- 70–260 g
- Harvest
- Jun – Sep
- Supply
- Jun – Sep
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HarvestFrom storageGraded and packed to your specification
Good to know
Beta-carotene and vitamin C
Yellow-fleshed nectarines get their golden colour from beta-carotene, which the body turns into vitamin A. Nectarines also contain vitamin C and potassium.
Fuzz-free and ready to eat
The smooth, fuzz-free skin needs no peeling: round or flat, nectarines are ready to eat after a quick rinse. A ripe one gives slightly to gentle pressure and smells sweet.
Perfect pairings
Firm nectarine flesh holds its shape when cooked. Grill halved fruit lightly, dice it into a jalapeño and coriander salsa for white fish, or layer it with mozzarella, basil and a balsamic glaze.
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