Nectarine growing in the UK, SW? Does it work?
Has anyone had any success with growing nectarine outdoors in the South West? I managed to get one growing which is currently 2 foot high in a pot and budding nicely
I think it would be happier in the ground and have recently taken on an allotment, so was planning to plant there. It was a sunny, s-w aspect and ideally I'd like to espalier against a trellis. I've noticed that it has been prone to leaf curl over the past few years ... and unfortunately I've never seen it flower yet.
any tips would be welcome and I'd love to hear of any success stories
Thanks

any tips would be welcome and I'd love to hear of any success stories

Thanks
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It stays outside any time that is frost free. I keep a keen eye out for frost, especially when it is flowering. It lives in the conservatory when there is a risk of frost.
It means a lot of trundling and heaving and huffing and puffing these days, moving it indoors and outdoors, as neither of us is getting any younger.
You may find this article useful.
https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-plants/how-to-grow-peaches-and-nectarines/
Have a look at this - https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=232
It lives in a frost free greenhouse over winter and goes outside after the threat of frosts.
The fruits are sweet and nice to eat but the birds took an interest last year do I'll protect them as they get near to ripening.
I live in the south east UK.
Claire