Nectarines and Peaches: Intriguingly Similar, Yet Discover Why They’re Distinctly Different
Though they are very similar in appearance and size these fruits are distinctly unique for a reason.
I love fruit.
It’s sweet, nutritious and overflowing with essential vitamins and minerals. And, I have a passion for learning more about the great benefits they can offer you.
Recently, I was curious about the similarities and difference between nectarines and peaches. Check out the interesting information I discovered below:
Often referred to as “summer’s kissing cousins” on average nectarines are typically smaller than peaches. Usually nectarines are also firmer and have a sweeter flavoring. They both range in coloring from a cream yellow all the way to a blushing red.
While both peaches and nectarines mature in the middle to late summer months, the peach has a fuzzy skin, whereas the nectarine’s is smooth. Interestingly though, each has a similar scent and flavor and are often used interchangeably in different food dishes.
For many centuries, peaches and nectarines have been grown in Asia. In fact, botanists often found nectarines on peach trees as well as peaches on nectarine trees! Upon further studies, it was discovered that there was only one difference between the two types of fruit which as a single recessive gene. In other words, genetically the two fruits are identical except this one detail.
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21 Comments
martinpm, posted this comment on Sep 25th, 2009
Thanks for sharing this wonderful information.
Papa Sparks, posted this comment on Sep 25th, 2009
Nice one. I so enjoy these articles from you.
Christine Ramsay, posted this comment on Sep 25th, 2009
I love them both and will be sorry when they are past their best. Thanks for the information.
Christine
athena goodlight, posted this comment on Sep 25th, 2009
Looks yummy. I haven’t tasted nectarines yet. The peaches I’ve tried are all bottled and preserved. Thanks for sharing.
Linda Lori, posted this comment on Sep 25th, 2009
Interesting article. Thank you!
Melody Arcamo Lagrimas, posted this comment on Sep 25th, 2009
What a juicy info, thanks a lot.
Atikin, posted this comment on Sep 25th, 2009
Really interesting and I’m hungry looking at those now. Using this little guide now I can always differentiate between a nectarine and a peach…great work.
Sourav, posted this comment on Sep 25th, 2009
Nice write… picture is very good… Thanks for sharing!
Will Gray, posted this comment on Sep 25th, 2009
As a fruit lover, I really enjoyed your sharing this info. Great job!
CA Johnson, posted this comment on Sep 25th, 2009
Great article, Liane. I enjoy eating fruit too. Peaches and nectarines do look a like. I think your article will help make it easier to tell the difference between the two pieces of fruit. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.
Lostash, posted this comment on Sep 25th, 2009
Peaches are delicious!!! Great article Liane!
Eunice Tan, posted this comment on Sep 25th, 2009
Thanks for informing the differences between the two.
Karen Gross, posted this comment on Sep 26th, 2009
Interesting – I didn’t know that peaches could grow on nectarine trees and vise versa. I think nectarines are sweeter and last longer before going mushy.
Yovita Siswati, posted this comment on Sep 26th, 2009
I never knew nectarine. Thanks for this informative article.
Jo Oliver, posted this comment on Sep 26th, 2009
Yes, there is a very different taste to both. I prefer nectarines personally.
Ruby Hawk, posted this comment on Sep 26th, 2009
I like peaches and necterines, I don’t know which I like better. they are both so delicious.
Mr Ghaz, posted this comment on Sep 28th, 2009
this is a good idea to post these things up keep it up and you might can catch peoples eye..wonderful article..I really enjoyed it!! Thanks for sharing this great stuff:)
STEVE666, posted this comment on Sep 28th, 2009
Great article, Liane.
CutestPrincess, posted this comment on Oct 18th, 2009
thanks for the info… Nectarine looks like asian apples too.
razumtina, posted this comment on Oct 22nd, 2009
Beautiful pics!!!
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MMV Abad, posted this comment on Sep 25th, 2009
I don’t believe we have this in the Phil. But Nectarine looks delectable, very healthy too. Thank you.