Nectarines

Nectarines are one of our prized specialties, featuring both conventional and organic crops. Nectarines are interestingly a smooth-skinned relative to the peach, sharing the same genetic family.  DLJ’s goal is to constantly supply the best nectarines from around the world, always sourcing the best flavor year-round. Our harvest begins in Central California and carries through our premier growing regions in Chile.

Both yellow (higher acid – fuller flavor) and white (lower acid – sweeter flavor) varieties are featured from all our seasonal growing regions. DLJ always puts a focus on maturity and having the best tasting nectarines when in season.

Our Varieties

• Yellow Nectarines

  • • Zee Fire
    • Honey May
    • Red Roy
    • Rose Bright
    • Kay Sweet
    • Honey Blaze
    • Spring Bright
    • Honey Fire
    • Ruby Diamond
    • Grand Bright
    • Honey Royal
    • August Red
    • August Fire
    • September Bright

• White Nectarines

  • • May Pearl

    • Polar Ice
    • Arctic Star
    • Honey Pearl
    • Spring Pearl
    • June Pearl
    • Kay Pearl
    • Candy Pearl
    • Crimson Pearl
    • Grand Pearl
    • Fire Pearl
    • Arctic Queen
    • Red Pearl
    • Arctic Pride
    • Giant Pearl
    • August Pearl
    • Arctic Snow
    • Arctic Mist

Care and Handling

Optimum storage temperate for nectarines is 32 – 33 degrees with 90 – 95% humidity. Nectarines will store for 2 – 3 weeks after harvest. 

Nectarines are susceptible to dehydration and should be displayed away from draft. Ethylene producer and sensitive to freeze injury.

• To ripen, bring fruit to room temperature between 65 – 70 degrees in a loosely sealed brown paper bag.
• Store in refrigerator after the fruit has reached its desired maturity.

Nationwide Nectarines Supplier

• Fast Turnaround with 24/7 Operations

• Superior Coast to Coast Distribution Capabilities

• Exceptional Safety & Quality Packing Standards

• Exclusive Local Growers & Import Sourcing

• Dedicated Cold Storage Facilities