Description
A peach for warm weather. Good news for peach lovers who live in warmer climates where peaches won’t usually grow: this heat-tolerant variety is productive even in areas where it never frosts! Bears heavy crops of attractive yellow-fleshed fruit. Developed in Fresno, California, introduced in 1969. Semi-freestone. Ripens in early July. Self-pollinating.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Pink |
| Bloom Time | Early |
| Chill Hours | 350 |
| Fruit Color | Yellow |
| Fruit Size | Medium |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | Early July |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Average Moistness |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 4 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 9
My Hardiness Zone
6B
Based on your zip code, 43215
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
In many cases, you may still want to plant pollinating partners to increase the size of your crops, but with self-pollinating varieties doing so is optional. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best results.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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