Abstract: A method for fumigating a produce commodity comprising packing the commodity in a vented fumigation container (10, 18, 30) that is constructed from a solid-wall material that is substantially free of contaminants that would bind fumigant gas, fumigating the container and commodity contained therein in a fumigation chamber (40), and shipping the fumigated commodity in the containers.

Abstract: Three generic methods for selectively fumigating fruit. The methods include: (a) open-box selective fumigation; (b) closed-box selective fumigation; and (c) open-top selective fumigation using an existing picking lug. Also included are three embodiments of a solid-wall, wood fiber fumigation box (10, 18, 30) used to practice the first two methods, and a fumigation facility (32) having an improved fumigation chamber (40) useful in practicing all three methods.

Abstract: A nectarine tree which is large, vigorous, upright when young and spreading at maturity; foliated with medium size, lanceolate, dark green leaves having a broadly crenate margin and medium size, reniform, uniform, alternate stem glands; blooms from hardy, conic flower buds of medium size and length, the bloom time being medium compared with other varieties and very similar to Flamekist; the flowers being abundant, large, light pink, and showy; and is a regular and productive bearer of late-ripening, large, uniform, clingstone fruit nearly round to ovate in lateral aspect and globose in axial aspect; the fruit having red-blushed-over-yellow, glossy skin, yellow flesh, and a dark brown stone.