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Quick answer: Australia's 2026 stone fruit season may be shorter than usual because of a warm winter. Peach and nectarine trees need a set amount of cold over winter (called "chill") to flower and fruit well. One large Victorian orchard got about half its usual chill, and expects some January varieties to yield 40 to 50% less fruit. Early fruit is big and sweet, so now is the time to enjoy it. If you want a fruit gift that arrives full no matter what's short, a mixed seasonal fruit hamper is th …