Variety: Viowhite 5 (97-14-065-NB). White flesh nectarine.
Origin: obtained by natural breeding by Planasa in Cartaya, Huelva, (Spain). Protected variety. EU 1667 (23-10-01) in process.
Time of ripening: Extremely early (15 days before Zincal®-5) * *

TREE CHARACTERISTICS
Vigour: strong
Growth habit: Semi spreading
Flowering time: Extremely early (50% before January 31st)
Flower type: Rosaceae.
Flowering level: high.
Fruit set: medium.

PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES
Regular pruning: Choosing high quality flowering shoot is easy due to the growth habit of the trees. Remove any new vigorous shoots during the picking season to allow better light penetration in the canopy and better fruit colour. Summer pruning the trees after picking is completed will improve the quality of the branches for the next year. However, this pruning should not be too severe at the same time irrigation should be reduced to avoid secondary shoot growth.
Fruit thinning: The fruit should be picked once the new fruits are well set. Too early fruit thinning or in bad weather could result in a sub-standard yield, and low production.

FRUIT CHARACTERISTICS
Shape: round.
Suture: superficial.
Apex: in a basin.
Stem cavity: medium large and not very deep.
Skin colour: 95% red.
Ground colour: greenish.
Colour of flesh: white (green next to the stone).
Firmness: firm.
Susceptibilities: none.
Texture: melting, very fine.
Stone: medium size, cling
Split pits: very low.
Fruit size: B-C. Average weight: 100 g
Number of pickings: three to four
Brix: About 14º

GENERAL OBSERVATIONS
Beautiful shape, firm flesh and early development. From the outside, it does not look like a white flesh nectarine, since it colours in a complete and homogeneous way.