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	Peach - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The nectarine is a Cultivar Group of peach that has a smooth, fuzzless skin.
		Nectarines have arisen many times from fuzzy peaches, often as bud sports.
		The history of the nectarine is unclear; the first recorded mention is from 1616 in England, but they had probably been grown much earlier in central Asia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nectarine (1445 words)

	Crop Profiles
		Nectarines follow a similar pattern to freestone peaches with a harvest season extending from late April through late September.
		In particular, the green peach aphid is a secondary pest of nectarines.
		An median of 2-5% of the nectarine acres are treated for this disease.
	www.ipmcenters.org /cropprofiles/docs/canectarines.html (7640 words)

	Culinary Skills - Fruits - Drupes -nectarine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Nectarines are sometimes referred to as the fuzzless peach.
		Nectarines are a member of a rose family and closely related to almonds.
		Nectarines should be held at 32-35 degrees F and high humidity.
	commhum.mccneb.edu /fstdatabase/htm_files/fruit/nectarine.htm (265 words)

	Nectarine - CookbookWiki (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The nectarine belongs to the family Rosaceae and is classified as Prunus persica variety nucipersica.
		Nectarines are smooth-skinned fleshy fruit that distinguish from the peach in aroma, skin texture, and flavor, but they resemble peach colour, size and shape of seed.
		The first nectarines are thought to have appeared in 1616 in England but it can be also considered that they had been grown much earlier in the central part of the Asian continent.
	www.cookbookwiki.com /Nectarine (189 words)

	healthy recipes, cooking, nectarines
		Though the peach and the nectarine are technically from the same family, it’s a very big family - the rose family - and they haven’t seen each other for years.
		The nectarine is susceptible to disease when grown in hot humid climates so it’s not surprising that California is responsible for almost 98% of the domestic crop with Washington a distant second.
		One medium nectarine (140 grams, about 5 ounces) contains 70 calories, 16 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of dietary fiber, 1 gram each of fat and protein, 20% of the RDA for vitamin A and 10% for vitamin C. Nectarines are also a decent source of potassium.
	www.samcooks.com /relish/nectarines.htm (2166 words)

	Crop Profiles
		The Pennsylvania nectarine crop is concentrated in the Fruit Region I (southcentral district), with six counties having 76% of the trees (1).
		The green peach aphid is a ubiquitous pest of peach and nectarine in Pennsylvania.
		These fungicides are begun at pink bud or the beginning of bloom in nectarines and nectarines and applied again at 50 percent bloom and at petal fall if conditions continue to be favorable for disease development.
	pestdata.ncsu.edu /cropprofiles/docs/panectarines.html (5864 words)

	nectarine - Allrecipes
		The nectarine's flesh is sweet, succulent and firmer than that of its relative, the peach.
		Nectarines are available from midspring to late September with a peak during July and August.
		Nectarines contain a fair amount of vitamins A and C. © Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
	allrecipes.com /howto/nectarine/detail.aspx (185 words)

	Peach and Nectarine, Fruit Information, Health Nutrition.
		You can keep peaches and nectarines for one to three days but you have to be very carefull, one small bruise and it will go bad on that spot.
		Nectarines are first mentioned in America in 1720 when they grew between the peach trees in Virginia.
		Nectarines are mostly eaten with the skin as peaches are mostly peeled.
	www.thefruitpages.com /peaches.shtml (578 words)

	Food Resource [http://food.oregonstate.edu/], Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
		In the 16th and 17th centuries the nectarine was called 'nucipersica' because it resembled in smoothness and color of the outer skin as well as in size and shape, the walnut.
		In the 19th century there was a proposal to separate the peach and nectarine into two species but this was given up in the face of overwhelming evidence that the nectarine is a form of peach, even though a very distinctive one.
		Assuming that the peach and nectarine history run parallel, the nectarine reached Persia from China, then was carried to Greece and Rome and spread into the temperate parts of Europe.
	food.oregonstate.edu /faq/uffva/nectarine3.html (581 words)

	FactsAboutFruit.com - Nectarine
		Nectarines are smaller and smooth and to some extent resemble the plum.
		Nectarines are a relief for those who donât like peeling fruits since nectarines do not require peeling.
		Nectarines are rich in Vitamin A and C and contain traces of beta-carotene and potassium.
	www.factsaboutfruit.com /Nectarine.html (343 words)

	B1040 Evaluation of Nectarine Cultivars in Northern and Southern Mississippi
		Nectarine cultivars were evaluated over a 9-year period at the MAFES Pontotoc Ridge-Flatwoods Branch Experiment Station, Pontotoc, MS, and over a 7-year period at Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS.
		Nectarine yields in Alabama ranged from a low of 10 pounds (4.5 kg) per tree to a high of 105.5 pounds (48.0 kg) per tree based on a 4-year average (2).
		Nectarine yields in northern Mississippi (Pontotoc) ranged from a low of 10.9 pounds (4.9 kg) per tree for 'Early King' to a high of 99.5 pounds (45.2 kg) per tree for 'Harko' based on a 4-year average.
	msucares.com /pubs/bulletins/b1040text.htm (2068 words)

	Nectarine - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Nectarine, common name for a tree, a variety of the common peach, and for its smooth-skinned fleshy fruit.
		- peach tree: a tree that produces nectarines.
		apple, apricot, avocado, banana, cherry, damson, date, fig, grape, guava, kiwi fruit, mango, melon, nectarine, olive, papaya, passion fruit, peach,...
	ca.encarta.msn.com /Nectarine.html (76 words)

	Nectarines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Nectarines are available spring through fall, peaking in late summer.
		Nectarines can be prepared and served like peaches: eaten raw, cooked, dried, candied, or jellied.
		The skin of nectarines is edible, but may be removed by making a small “x“ in the bottom of the fruit, plunging it into boiling water for a minute and then placing it in ice water.
	www.kroger.com /hn/Food_Guide/Nectarines.htm (404 words)

	Nectarine and Peaches
		Nectarine production and consumption in Arkansas has been much more limited, but has increased in the last 20 years as familiarity with this excellent crop has increased.
		The major difference is that nectarines lack the fuzz of peaches.
		Secondly, pest control is critical, as peaches and nectarines are very susceptible to numerous insects and diseases.
	aragriculture.org /horticulture/fruits_nuts/nectarine_peach/default.htm (415 words)

	Song family quality nectarine tradition continues after six decades
		Although the nectarine dates back to China over 2000 years ago, it was Anderson who made thousands of peach/nectarine crosses in developing the modern day nectarine called "a peach without its fur coat." Before Anderson’s work, nectarines were pale green and small-sized, however, the flesh was juicy.
		His Le Grand nectarine was the first nectarine in over 2000 years to rival the peach in color, size, and firmness.
		Ugene’s father helped pioneer the modern day nectarine and his son is one of those looking to the future to preserve that legacy of the nektar of the gods.
	westernfarmpress.com /news/farming_song_family_quality_2 (1347 words)

	Nectarine Trees (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Eating a fresh nectarine, with the juice running down your chin is a joy of summer.
		Nectarine cultivars do not require cross pollination and set satisfactory crops with their own pollen.
		Sunglo nectarines are hardy and highly-productive.With its brilliant red color over a yellow background, this nectarine is always a bright spot.
	www.garden-and-patio-supplies.com /Nectarine-trees.asp (224 words)

	NASD: Nectarine Picker Injures Neck in Ladder Fall
		The injured nectarine picker was admitted to the Regional Trauma Center with probable spinal injuries.
		The injured nectarine picker contacted the nurse nearly three months after the incident, and stated he is still wearing the halo and is not expected to return to work for several months.
		In this incident, if the nectarine picker had been trained in ladder safety and how to recognize hazards such as rotten fruit on the soles of shoes, this incident may have been prevented.
	www.cdc.gov /nasd/docs/d000001-d000100/d000078/d000078.html (1547 words)

	Nectarine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Ripen nectarines at home for 2 to 3 days at room temperature until they are slightly soft along the seam.
		Ripe fruit will have a sweet nectarine smell that is stronger when the fruit is at room temperature.
		The nectarine got its start in China as a genetic variant of the common peach and is not, as some believe, the consequence of a cross between a peach and a plum.
	www.produceoasis.com /Items_folder/Fruits/Nectarine.html (197 words)

	Nectarine - Food Facts - Food Reference
		In appearance, nectarine trees are the same as peach trees, and are virtually indistinguishable from one another.
		Nectarines, however, are smaller and smooth skinned (looking more like plums), golden yellow with large blushes of red (ripe fruit looks the same as unripe - the color does not change significantly, but they do get sweeter and softer).
		Nectarines are cultivated the same as peaches, and are generally available from June to late September.
	www.foodreference.com /html/artnectarine.html (577 words)

	Nectarine Home
		Prominent pomologists, such as Luther Burbank, have argued that the nectarine actually predates the peach and that the nectarine, not the peach, represents the ancestral form.
		The nectarine and the peach are so similar that there is only one gene that separates the two to make them distinct.
		The nectarine has one recessive gene … the one with the fuzz.
	www.agr.state.nc.us /freshconnect/shipperdirectory/nectarine.htm (106 words)

	Peach and Nectarine Varieties for Virginia
		Peach and nectarine are both members of the genus and species Prunus persica, and probably differ by only a single gene for skin pubescence (hairs on the fruit surface).
		There are probably more than 4,000 peach and nectarine varieties, and new peach and nectarine varieties are constantly being introduced from publicly funded and private breeding programs.
		This fairly attractive nectarine is oblong and large (2.5 to 2.75 inches in diameter).
	www.ext.vt.edu /pubs/treefruit/422-762/422-762.html (5400 words)

	Nectarine Ravioli
		Add the sugar and water and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, or until the nectarines are soft.
		Place the nectarine mixture into a blender and cover with a towel.
		Peel the nectarine, cut in half, and remove the pit.
	www.azcentral.com /12news/recipes/articles/ravioli07172006-CR.html (330 words)

	California Backyard Orchard: Nectarine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Nectarines require very well-drained soils, abundant nitrogen fertility, plenty of summer water, fruit thinning, and pest control sprays to prevent peach leaf curl and brown rot.
		Nectarines (like peaches) are self-fruitful and do not require a pollenizer tree.
		Nectarine Varieties for Planting in the Home Garden Paul Vossen and Deborah Silver, Sonoma and Marin Co. UCCE
	homeorchard.ucdavis.edu /Nectarine.shtml (353 words)

	Nectarine
		Nectarine continued her recovery with visits to Clayton Animal Hospital, which was just minutes from Susan's home.
		She was scheduled for spay surgery, only to find when she was shaved in preparation that she had already had the procedure done.
		Susan who describes her as a "dear, affectionate lap-kitty" told me she has captured a place in her heart and that Nectarine has found a permanent home with her.
	www.jcapl.org /nectarine.htm (329 words)

	Peach And Nectarine Cultivars (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Peaches and nectarines, among the most sensitive of the tender fruits to winter injury, are suited only to the mildest climates in Ontario (zones 7a and 6b).
		While nectarine and peach trees are of the same species and the trees are the same in appearance, nectarine fruit have smooth skin, a distinctive flavour and texture, and are usually smaller.
		Fantasia is the main commercial nectarine in the Niagara Peninsula.
	www.omafra.gov.on.ca /english/crops/facts/02-033.htm (3962 words)

	Chilled Nectarine Soup with Late
		Liquid deliciousness, this recipe combines juicy nectarines with nectar-like late-harvest wine, which is made from extra-ripe grapes with concentrated sweetness and flavor.
		Leaving the skins on the nectarines for poaching gives a rosy hue to the liquid, depending on how much red there is in the nectarine skins; it’s a nice touch.
		Bring the liquid just to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and gently simmer until the nectarines are tender when poked with the tip of a knife, 15 to 20 minutes.
	www.seattledining.com /ARCHIVE/recipes/chilled_nectarine_soup_with_late.htm (379 words)

	RecipeSource: Gateau de mousse a la nectarine
		In a chilled bowl, beat the cream until it holds soft shapes, (not as stiff as soft peaks) and fold it into the nectarine mixture.
		Cut half the nectarine into thin slices, and arrange them decoratively on top of the cake in a pinwheel pattern.
		Brush the remaining glaze over the nectarine slices and chill the cake, covered, for 1 hour, or until the newly applied glaze is set.
	www.recipesource.com /desserts/mousse/nectarine-mousse1.html (477 words)

	Nectarine Pie - Allrecipes
		Place the nectarines in boiling water for 30 to 45 seconds.
		I cut the nectarines in slices and since I used what I picked off my tree, I filld up the pie pan using a circular pattern so the whipping cream could still flow through.
		I had nectarines that were not very sweet and no one was eating them, and I found this recipe and decided to give it a shot.
	allrecipes.com /recipe/nectarine-pie/detail.aspx?rss=723 (503 words)

	The Nectarine No. 9 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Edinburgh, Scotland's Nectarine No. 9 shapes quirky, peculiar effects-heavy pop constellations that could be read as evidence that the group's members have beaten a trail between the recording studio and the pub down the road.
		Underneath all the languid goofiness is a solid jangly pop foundation, but it's the languid goofiness that gives Nectarine No. 9 their uniquely warm and zany character.
		It wouldn't be inaccurate to refer to this as music in the Beefheart/Zappa vein, except of course that this is something distinctly more modern, swathed as it is in layers of effects and samples.
	www.epitonic.com /artists/thenectarineno9.html (252 words)

	Food Network: Roasted Nectarine Custard Cake, Nectarine Carpaccio, Lavender Honey Brulee and Citrus Cracker Dough rounds
		Note: The paste is obtained by roasting 2 medium size nectarines (halved, pitted, and placed, cavity side down, on a silicon or parchment paper lined tray) in a 350 degree F. oven for approximately one hour or until very soft.
		Nectarine Carpaccio: Bring water, sugar, and scraped vanilla bean seeds to a boil, remove from heat, and let cool to body temperature.
		Shave nectarine using a mandolin or other similar tool and place in the cooled syrup.
	www.foodnetwork.com /food/cda/recipe_print/0,1946,FOOD_9936_19275_PRINT-RECIPE-FULL-PAGE,00.html (573 words)

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