Peaches and nectarines are so closely related that if you plant 100 peach pits, a few will grow into nectarine trees, and vice versa. It’s a fun fact, but mainly for botanical geeks. There is a ...

If you have peach or nectarine trees, winter is the time to spray them to prevent peach leaf curl. Peach leaf curl is a fungal disease that attacks peaches and nectarines. It appears in spring, ...

Unfortunately, even if you meet their care requirements, nectarine trees are also highly susceptible to pests and diseases. If you don't mind putting in extra effort and really want to attempt ...

Nectarines are just peaches with smooth, non-fuzzy skin, although they are a bit firmer, slightly juicier and more aromatic. Like peaches, nectarines are marketed as tree-ripened, but that doesn't ...