Honey Glory® Yellow Flesh Nectarine Variety Data Sheet
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Fruit flesh color: Yellow
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Skin color: Dark shiny red
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Size and shape: Large caliber (2A/A), circular and regular in shape
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Tree Size: Medium to strong vigor, semi-erect habit
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Fruit Ripeness: In season, approximately 5 days after Big Top®
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Fruit taste: Very sweet, juicy and fragrant
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Earliness of the variety: Seasonal
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Fruiting period Late July to early August
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Disease resistance and storage: Very good firmness, good storage after harvest
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Variety yield: Very productive, high size and production potential
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Commercial use: Fresh consumption.
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Is this a COV variety? Yes, breeder Zaiger Genetics (USA).
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Comments: Variety from the "Honey" range developed by Zaiger Genetics, known for its very sweet fruits. Suitable for all production areas.
Quick read / essentials on Honey Glory® Nectarine
Honey Glory® is a late-ripening, yellow-fleshed nectarine variety from the Zaiger Genetics program, renowned for its very high-quality fruit (2A/A), juicy, sweet flesh, and exceptional sugar levels of around 15° Brix. This premium nectarine, protected by a Plant Variety Certificate (PVC), attracts late-season markets thanks to its brilliant dark red color, remarkable firmness, and ideal post-harvest stability. Ripening occurs around the beginning of August in temperate zones, five days after the Big Top® reference, effectively extending the summer production period.
At Arboriverse , a specialist wholesale supplier of nectarine plants , we recommend Honey Glory® to growers looking to position themselves in high value-added niches. Its medium to strong vigor, semi-erect habit and self-fertility make it an easy variety to manage, both in traditional orchards and in high-density plantations. Its adaptability to southern French areas, combined with good performance on various rootstocks (GF 677, Montclar, Cadaman®, Rootpac 20/40), makes it a safe solution for structuring a successful end of season.
Buying Honey Glory® nectarine plants from Arboriverse means securing your orchard with certified equipment that complies with VOC requirements, and benefiting from the support of a specialist nectarine plant wholesaler recognized for its technical expertise. Whether to meet export specifications or to target quality local markets, buying Honey Glory® nectarine plants is a strategic decision for any demanding professional.
Introducing the Honey Glory® yellow-fleshed nectarine variety for professionals
The Honey Glory® variety is the result of the Zaiger Genetics breeding program, based in California, USA. It is registered as a variety protected by a Plant Variety Certificate (PVC), which implies regulation of its marketing and propagation. In France, the distribution and management of this variety are ensured by International Plant Selection (IPS).
Description of the fruits
Honey Glory® produces high-quality yellow-fleshed nectarines. The fruits are of a large size (2A/A) , a sought-after standard in fresh consumer markets. The shape is round and regular , which facilitates sorting, packaging and presentation.
The epidermis is distinguished by a bright, very intense dark red color that covers most of the fruit. This level of coloring is a key criterion for commercial valuation.
The flesh, yellow, sweet and juicy , has a mild and aromatic flavor. The sugar level (Brix) is high, around 15 , which places this variety among the sweetest in the segment. The firmness is excellent , and the post-harvest evolution is slow , which gives Honey Glory® good suitability for conservation, transport and presentation on stalls.
Harvest Precocity and Calendar
Honey Glory® is a late season variety , maturing about five days after Big Top® , the control variety. This generally places its harvest around the end of July to the beginning of August depending on the French production areas.
This period of maturity positions Honey Glory® in a strategic commercial niche: the end of the yellow-fleshed nectarine season, with availability of very high-quality fruit when supply begins to diminish.
Tree behavior
The Honey Glory® nectarine tree has medium to strong vigor . The habit is semi-erect , allowing good management of the framework and facilitating pruning and harvesting operations. Its adult size is estimated between 3 and 4 meters , depending on growing conditions.
Although the sources do not specifically mention the need for staking, it is advisable, as with all varieties with strong vigor, to provide support in the first few years , particularly in windy areas or in high-density planting.
Fertility and pollination
Honey Glory® is a self-fertile variety , which simplifies orchard design. It does not require other varieties nearby to fruit efficiently. However, as with all fruit varieties, cross-pollination with other nectarine or peach trees can help optimize yield .
Resistance to diseases and parasites
No specific data is available on disease resistance for Honey Glory®. However, nectarine trees are generally susceptible to diseases such as leaf curl, powdery mildew, and brown rot. Preventative fungal protection is therefore recommended, especially in humid or at-risk areas.
Regarding pests , no specific information was found. Nevertheless, regular monitoring against aphids, thrips or other insects remains a good agronomic practice.
Climate adaptation and soil requirements
Honey Glory® is well adapted to temperate and southern French zones, in particular thanks to its flowering and maturity well positioned to avoid spring frost peaks while making the most of summer sunshine.
No specific information is available on drought or lime resistance, nor on sensitivity to root asphyxiation . The choice of rootstock is therefore essential to adapt the variety to local conditions.
Recommended rootstocks
The rootstocks recommended for nectarine trees in France are also compatible with Honey Glory®:
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GF 677 : excellent for dry, poor and calcareous soils.
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Montclar : suitable for heavier and deeper soils.
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Cadaman® : very versatile, good performance in irrigated orchards or in intermediate conditions.
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Rootpac 20 or 40 : for high density or pot growing.
The choice of rootstock must be adjusted according to the soil and climate conditions and the planned training system.
Performance and commercial valuation
No specific figures have been published on yield per tree , but Honey Glory® is described as highly productive . Compared to similar varieties, a yield of between 30 and 45 tonnes/hectare seems achievable under optimal conditions.
The commercial positioning is clearly oriented towards fresh consumption . The fruit combines very good size, high taste quality, excellent stability, and beautiful presentation, making it a premium variety for local markets and export.
Practical recommendations
Honey Glory® stands out as a premium variety to complement the late July production window. It fits perfectly into a diversification or production schedule optimization strategy for growers looking to spread out their harvests while maintaining a high level of fruit quality.
It is recommended:
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Do not prune in the immediate vicinity of the harvest in order to limit the risk of sunburn on the fruit.
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Maintain regular thinning to ensure optimal size.
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To monitor the presence of fungal diseases and pests through an integrated preventive strategy .
Conclusion
Honey Glory® is a yellow-fleshed nectarine that is particularly suited to the demands of the high-end fresh market. Its combination of size, color, sweetness, and firmness makes it a wise choice for apple growers looking for a distinctive late-season product.
To summarize: Honey Glory® Nectarine
Honey Glory® is a yellow-fleshed nectarine variety positioned in the premium segment at the end of the season. With a sweet (15° Brix), firm, large-sized (2A/A) fruit with a shiny dark red skin, it meets all the criteria of a premium product intended for fresh consumption. Its harvest period, between late July and early August, allows it to complement a production calendar already structured around early varieties such as Big Top® or Honey Top®, while maintaining a high level of quality until the end of the campaign.
Arboriverse , a specialist wholesale supplier of nectarine plants , offers Honey Glory® in a catalog dedicated to professionals wishing to optimize their varietal strategy. Thanks to its self-fertility, controlled vigor and adaptability to French terroirs, it integrates easily into different cultivation systems. The choice of rootstock (GF 677, Cadaman®, Montclar, Rootpac, etc.) allows the plantation to be adjusted to the pedoclimatic constraints of each farm.
Buying Honey Glory® nectarine plants from a specialist nectarine plant wholesaler like Arboriverse means benefiting from reliable technical support, certified plants and in-depth market knowledge. For producers looking for a robust, high-quality and distinctive variety, buying Honey Glory® nectarine plants is an informed choice to secure and enhance the end of the fruit season.
