Nectarines

The nectarine tree (Prunus Persica Nectarina) originated from a bud mutation of the peach tree. It does not differ significantly from the peach tree, except for its external appearance due to the absence of fuzz.

It appeared in Episkopi later than peaches, during the 1960s. The nectarine tree thrives in regions with a dry and warm climate, similar to the peach tree.

The harvesting model is the same as that of peaches. The quantity intended for the domestic market is placed directly into crates, while the rest undergoes sorting, grading, and packaging processes using the cooperative’s electronic calibrator.