Nectarines

Use our zone-based planting guide to know when to plant nectarines.

Plant name Zone Start seeds indoors (spring/fall) Start seeds outdoors (spring/fall) Plant seedlings/transplants outdoors (spring/fall) Plant spacing # plants per person
Nectarines 3a Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Nectarines 3b Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Nectarines 4a Not recommended Not recommended April 15-May 1 10-20 feet (depending on variety) 1 for the household
Nectarines 4b Not recommended Not recommended April 15-May 1 10-20 feet (depending on variety) 1 for the household
Nectarines 5a Not recommended Not recommended March 15-April 1 10-20 feet (depending on variety) 1 for the household
Nectarines 5b Not recommended Not recommended March 15-April 1 10-20 feet (depending on variety) 1 for the household
Nectarines 6a Not recommended Not recommended March 15-April 1 10-20 feet (depending on variety) 1 for the household
Nectarines 6b Not recommended Not recommended March 15-April 1 10-20 feet (depending on variety) 1 for the household
Nectarines 7a Not recommended Not recommended March 15-April 1 10-20 feet (depending on variety) 1 for the household
Nectarines 7b Not recommended Not recommended March 15-April 1 10-20 feet (depending on variety) 1 for the household
Nectarines 8a Not recommended Not recommended Feb. 15-March 1 10-20 feet (depending on variety) 1 for the household
Nectarines 8b Not recommended Not recommended Feb. 15-March 1 10-20 feet (depending on variety) 1 for the household
Nectarines 9a Not recommended Not recommended Jan. 15-30 10-20 feet (depending on variety) 1 for the household
Nectarines 9b Not recommended Not recommended Jan. 15-30 10-20 feet (depending on variety) 1 for the household
Nectarines 10a Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Nectarines 10b Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Nectarines 11a Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended
Nectarines 11b Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended

* Nectarines are simply fuzzless peaches. Be sure to consult your local Extension office for a variety that will work well in your area. Start with a seedling or bare-root tree. Will fruit 2-3 years after planting.