Learn about these Southern-favorite stone fruits. Fact checked by Jennifer Hawk Medically reviewed by Brierley Horton, MS, RD Could you point out the differences between peaches and nectarines?

Nectarines don’t need peeling, but if you want to peel them for use in a pie, cover the ripe fruit with boiling water, leaves for 15 seconds, then drain and peel. If poaching nectarines, don’t ...

Once peaches and nectarines could only be cultivated in greenhouses but new dwarf trees have been bred which are ideal for growing on a warm, sunny patio. We show you how to grow your own peaches.