Honey Bowl® Yellow Flesh Nectarine Plant Grafted RP-40 Bare Root 100-120 cm Untreated

Honey Bowl® Yellow Flesh Nectarine Variety Data Sheet

• Fruit flesh color: Yellow
• Skin color: Bright red
• Size and Shape: Large caliber (2A/A), round shape
• Tree size: Good vigor, semi-spreading habit
• Fruit Maturity: Early, similar to Big Top®
• Fruit taste: Excellent taste quality, sweet
• Earliness of the variety: Early
• Fruiting period Generally late July/early August
• Disease resistance and storage: Good firmness, disease resistance information not specified in detail.
• Variety yield: Very high production potential
• Commercial use: Mainly for fresh consumption.
• Is this a COV variety? Yes
• Comments: Variety developed in the United States (California) by Zaiger Genetics. Publisher: International Plant Selection (IPS). Recommended for southern areas due to its very early flowering. Good size and production potential. Sugar level (Brix) of approximately 12°.

Quick read / essentials on Nectarinier Honey Bowl®

Honey Bowl® is a yellow-fleshed nectarine variety selected by Zaiger Genetics, belonging to the prestigious "Honey" series of varieties. Very early, it is ideal for professional producers wishing to position themselves early on the fresh market. The fruit, size 2A/A, has a regular shape and a bright red to garnet skin on a yellow-orange background, very attractive on the shelf. Its yellow flesh, juicy and melting, is particularly sweet, with a Brix level of around 12°. The flavor is sweet, very aromatic, meeting the expectations of high-end markets.

At Arboriverse , a specialist wholesale supplier of nectarine plants , we offer this variety under a COV license, with certified plants suitable for planting in southern areas. The vigorous, semi-erect tree reaches 3 to 4 meters in height and is easily structured. The very early flowering requires special attention in areas at risk of spring frost. Honey Bowl® is self-fertile, which simplifies orchard organization and allows for regular production from the first years.

Buying Honey Bowl® nectarine plants from Arboriverse means benefiting from precise technical support, from the choice of rootstock (GF 677, Cadaman®, Montclar, Rootpac 20) to orchard management. As a specialist wholesale supplier of nectarine plants , we put our expertise at the service of arborists to maximize yield and guarantee quality. Buying Honey Bowl® nectarine plants means choosing an early, high-quality and competitive variety for the fresh market.

Introducing the Honey Bowl® yellow-fleshed nectarine variety

Honey Bowl® is a yellow-fleshed nectarine variety developed by Zaiger Genetics in California (USA). It is one of the American selections resulting from crosses between peach and nectarine trees of Asian origin. It is protected by a Plant Variety Certificate (PVC), which implies regulated management of its propagation and marketing in France, via the publisher International Plant Selection (IPS).

Description of the fruit

Honey Bowl® fruits are grade 2A/A, equivalent to an average diameter of 6.5 cm. This grade allows for good commercial value, meeting the standards sought for fresh consumption.

The shape is round, regular, without a pronounced point, which facilitates packaging. The skin is bright red to garnet red over most of the surface, with a visible yellow-orange background. The visual appearance is very attractive, an essential criterion for the fresh market.

The yellow flesh is juicy, tender, soft, and very sweet. Its sugar content reaches around 12° Brix. The fruits are also described as very aromatic, with excellent taste.

The fruit's firmness is good, ensuring a shelf life of 1 to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. This post-harvest stability allows for efficient logistics from field to consumer.

Harvest period and earliness

Honey Bowl® is an early variety. It ripens around July 20 in temperate zones, a similar timeframe to Big Top®, the mid-season reference variety. In southern regions, harvesting can begin as early as mid-July.

Flowering is very early, an advantage for areas with a low risk of spring frost, but a point of vigilance for regions exposed to late frosts.

Agronomic behavior

The Honey Bowl® tree has medium to strong vigor, with a semi-erect growth habit. It reaches a mature height of 3 to 4 meters. This vegetative configuration allows for good structuring of the scaffolds and facilitates access to the fruit for harvesting.

Staking is not essential in the long term, but it is recommended during the first two to three years to support initial growth and promote good anchoring, particularly in windy conditions.

The variety is self-fertile, which simplifies orchard organization. It produces fruit without the need for other pollinating varieties. However, as with all stone fruit varieties, natural cross-pollination can boost yield.

Resistance to diseases and pests

Honey Bowl® is reported to have good overall resistance to common diseases, including peach leaf curl. No specific tolerance has been identified for powdery mildew or brown rot. Preventive plant protection remains recommended depending on local conditions.

Regarding pests, no specific information has been found in available sources. Like other nectarines, Honey Bowl® can be susceptible to aphids, thrips, and the peach leaf miner. Continued vigilance is required.

Climate adaptation and soil requirements

The variety is well adapted to the southern French production areas, where temperature conditions allow optimal expression of its precocity and sugar potential.

No specific data are available on resistance to drought, limescale, or root asphyxiation. However, the choice of rootstock allows the variety to be adapted to various soil types.

Compatible rootstocks

Several rootstocks are recommended for Honey Bowl® in France, depending on the soil:

• GF 677 : very suitable for dry and calcareous soils, strong vigor.

• Montclar : good behavior in heavy, well-drained soils.

• Cadaman® : versatile, semi-vigorous, resistant to root asphyxiation.

• Rootpac 20 : dwarfing, ideal for intensive orchards or pot growing.

A prior soil diagnosis is recommended to choose the most suitable rootstock.

Performance and commercial valuation

Sources indicate a "very high tonnage potential," without providing specific yield figures per tree. Extrapolating from similar varieties, Honey Bowl® could produce between 30 and 45 tons/hectare under optimal conditions, or 30 to 50 kg per mature tree depending on planting density.

Its primary use is fresh consumption. Its good size, attractive appearance, and excellent taste make it a popular variety in specialty markets, local markets, and high-end long-distance distribution channels. Its good transport performance completes its commercial profile.

Practical recommendations

Honey Bowl® is a high-potential variety for growers looking to position a quality nectarine on the early summer market. It is particularly recommended for areas in the south of France, where early flowering is controlled.

Specific attention should be paid to the risk of frost in spring, as well as to orchard management (thinning and balancing pruning) to optimize size and color.

Conclusion

Honey Bowl® combines earliness, excellent taste, attractive presentation and high yield. It is a strategic option for diversifying a range of yellow-fleshed nectarines, with a strong position in the premium fresh market niche.

To summarize: Nectarine Honey Bowl®

Honey Bowl® is a yellow-fleshed nectarine variety combining precocity, high yield potential and remarkable taste quality . Its fruit, size 2A/A, has a beautiful shiny red skin and very sweet yellow flesh (12° Brix), juicy and melting. Its very early flowering allows harvesting from mid-July in warm regions. Its good firmness ensures excellent post-harvest stability, facilitating logistics and transport to long and premium circuits. This variety fits perfectly into a strategy of diversification of the production calendar.

Arboriverse , a specialist wholesale supplier of nectarine plants , recommends Honey Bowl® to professionals located in the south of France or in early-ripening areas, to structure a high-end offer of yellow nectarines. The tree, vigorous and easy to manage, adapts to different types of soil depending on the rootstock chosen (GF 677 for dry soils, Cadaman® for heavy areas, Rootpac for high density). The self-fertility and general hardiness of the variety simplify orchard management and optimize production consistency.

Buying Honey Bowl® nectarine plants from a specialist nectarine plant wholesaler like Arboriverse means securing your establishment with certified plants adapted to your terroir. We support you in the technical and strategic choice of your cultivation itinerary. Buying Honey Bowl® nectarine plants means investing in a premium, high-performance variety well positioned to capture value on the summer fresh market.