Origin: by Florida Agr. Expt. Sta. in 1984 cross, selected in 1986 by W.B. Sherman, tested as Fla. 86-3lc. Named by J. Rodriguez at Chapingo, Mexico, in 1992. [ (Mexican cling × Sunred nectarine) F2 o. p. Released for fresh fruit market. Tree: Fruit: medium size; oval; 60% attractive red blush over bright yellow ground color; short pubescence; flesh yellow, nonmelting, good flavor; clingstone. Ripens about 5 days after Diamante, 15 days after TropicSweet. Flowers: nonshowy; leaf glands reniform. Moderately resistant to bacterial leafspot and powdery mildew. Chilling requirement 300 chill units.
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