Introduction to Peaches and Nectarines : Introduction to Peaches and Nectarines Learn to Apply
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Learning Outcome Flow : Learning Outcome Flow Curriculum Design
Characteristics of Peaches and Nectarines : Characteristics of Peaches and Nectarines Trees
Leaves
Fruit
Best conditions for cultivation
Cold Treatment conditions
Post Harvest Handling
Trees : Trees Overview of Peaches and Nectarines The trees are generally vigorous , hardy and grows productively
Peach trees need some winter chilling during the dormant season and also require clear, hot weather during the growing season.
Leaves : Leaves Leaves are elongated and smooth in texture
Fruit : Fruit Peaches
Physically, peaches are larger than nectarines; have a larger, rounder stone (pit); and have a fuzzy outer skin.
Nectarines
Nectarines are smaller, with a smaller and flatter stone, and have a smooth outer skin. Nectarines are also sweeter in taste than peaches. Flesh colour is usually white or yellow in colour
Cold Treatment : Cold Treatment Maintenance of the correct cold storage is of the utmost importance for fruit quality
Some disorders are initiated and aggravated by the low temperatures used for cold storage.
Post Harvest Handling : Post Harvest Handling