Peaches
The joy of a big, juicy, tree-ripened peach is one of the mouth-watering pleasures of growing your own fruit. They are called the Queen of the fruits for good reason!
We specialize in new low-chill varieties of peaches and nectarines developed by the University of Florida that were specifically bred for the warm winters of the Deep South, from South Texas to coastal Carolina. Some of these new cultivars can be grown as far south as Miami! In the past nurseries and chain stores have often sold northern varieties of peaches that are not adapted to the Florida, such as Elberta or Hale Haven that
require 800 chilling hours, giving
the false impression that you can't grow peaches in Florida or other sub-tropical regions.
With these new UF varieties, you can have the pleasure of eating fabulous peaches grown in your own backyard!
These new UF varieties are grown in over 30 countries around the world
and are becoming a new commercial crop in Florida. Florida grown peaches come to market after South American crops are over and before Georgia peaches are in ripe. Peaches can produce 5-10,000 lbs/acre and prices in this market window can bring $2-4.00/lb or more. We graft exclusively on nematode-resistant rootstock adapted to soils of the deep South.
There are two kinds of peaches, based on their flesh. Traditional peaches are melting flesh, that soften as they ripen. These are the kinds that you have to eat over the sink or you will drip juice down the front of your shirt! Many commercial growers are planting the new non-melting flesh peaches, that stay firm even as they ripen. This is valuable for shipping, because they have a much longer shelf life and do not become soft or bruise easily as they ripen up on the store shelf or during shipping.
Height: 10-15'
Spread: 5-10'
Pollination: Self-pollinating
Flowers: Feb-Mar
Bears: Apr-May in 1-2 years
Light requirements: Full sun
Soil type: Well-drained pH 6.0-6.5
Pruning: Open-center Vase
Maintenance: Easy
Hardiness Zone: 8-10 Plant the right chill hour cultivar for your location
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