Nectarine (Prunus persica var. nucipersica) ROMAMER-2

Nectarine (Prunus persica var. nucipersica) 'Romamer 2'

Very early Romanian variety with attractive red fruits.

'Romamer 2' is a Romanian nectarine variety bred at SCDP Constanța. It is especially valued for its very early ripening time (ripening before the well-known variety ‘Cardinal’) and very attractive, deep red fruits.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Very early ripening (late June – early July).
• Attractive appearance (fruits almost entirely red).
• Good and regular yield.
• Pleasant, aromatic taste.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Romania
• Institution: SCDP Constanța
• Parentage: 624029148 × RR 48-153
• Registration: 1984

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium.
• Crown: Inverted cone shape.
• Rootstock Myrobalan C5: Tree growth on this rootstock is similar to the St. Julien rootstock. The advantage of the Myrobalan C5 rootstock is that it tolerates drought, water stress, and poorer soil conditions better.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Medium-sized, usually 85 – 120 g (some sources state up to 185 – 200 g with good care).
• Shape and Color: Round, slightly flattened. The skin is smooth, yellow-orange, almost entirely covered with a deep red color.
• Flesh: Yellow-orange, firm, juicy.
• Taste: Pleasant, well-balanced, aromatic.
• Stone: Clingstone (adheres to the flesh).
• Usage: Intended for fresh consumption.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: Medium.
• Disease resistance: Medium to good.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Self-fertile.
• Care: Requires fruit thinning to maintain quality and fruit size.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Very early, last decade of June to first decade of July (ripens before ‘Cardinal’).
• Yield: Good.
• Bearing: Early onset.