Nectarine (Prunus persica var. nucipersica) TINA

Nectarine (Prunus persica var. nucipersica) 'Tina'

Romanian white-fleshed variety with very large fruits and genetic disease resistance.

'Tina' is a modern Romanian nectarine variety bred at the SCDP Băneasa research station. It is exceptional for its combination of very large white-fleshed fruits and high resilience, including genetic tolerance to major peach diseases.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Very large fruits (180 – 210 g).
• Genetic resistance to Leaf Curl and Powdery Mildew.
• Excellent drought and frost resistance.
• Very high yield.
• Attractive white flesh and excellent taste.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Romania
• Institution: SCDP Băneasa
• Parentage: ‘Crimsongold’ × ‘NJN 21’
• Registration: 2003

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium to strong.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Large to very large, weighing 180 – 210 g.
• Shape and Color: Ovoid, symmetrical. The skin is white, covered with garnet-red blush on 75–85% of the surface.
• Flesh: Creamy-white, fine texture, juicy.
• Taste: Very good, aromatic.
• Usage: Universal (suitable for fresh consumption and processing).

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: Hardy.
• Drought resistance: Resistant.
• Disease resistance: Has genetic resistance to major diseases, especially Leaf Curl and Powdery Mildew.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Fruiting: Bears fruit on mixed branches and two-year-old wood.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Mid-early, July 15 – 25.
• Yield: Very high.