Butternut Farm

Nectarines

Nectarines are a cousin of the Peach. They have very similiar qualities. One of the major differences is the lack of fuzz on the skin. Nectarines are best for fresh eating. Our nectarines are planted within our peach orachards. The care is the same, so it make sense to blend them right in.

JADE                                   around Aug. 10                       great flavor, bicolored flesh

EASTERN GLO                 around Aug. 15                            tart, fresh eating

SUMMER BEAUT             around Aug. 25                      dark red color, full flavor

SUN GLO                           around Sept. 6          sweet, juicy, good for freezing or canning

FANTASIA                         around Sept. 15            fantastic flavor, smooth texture, firm

PLUMS

Plums are also grown within the peaches. They are taken care of in much the same way as the peaches and nectarines. Our plums are smaller and very juicy.

METHLEY                             around Aug. 1                           small, red, juicy, firm

OSARK PREMIER                around Aug. 2                                red, large, juicy

SHIRO                                    around Aug. 6                            yellow, sweet, firm

BURBANK                            around Aug. 15                           purple, large, juicy

SANTA ROSA                       around Aug. 15        large, red, good for cooking and canning

BUBBLE GUM                      around Aug. 15                       red, sweet as candy

VANIER                                 around Aug. 28                     red, firm, good quality flesh