Starking® Delicious™ Peach
Description
Why wait to enjoy a delicious peach? Grow a strong, vigorous tree and large Elberta-type peaches that are ripe two weeks earlier than other Elbertas. Tree exhibits bud-hardiness to resist frost. Fruit has a sweet flesh and firm skin that slips off easily – perfect for canning and freezing. Originates from Dover, Arkansas, introduced by Stark Bro’s in 1949. Freestone. Ripens in July. Self-pollinating.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Pink |
| Chill Hours | 800 |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Fruit Size | Medium - Large |
| Pollination | Self-Pollinating |
| Ripens/Harvest | July |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained - Average Moistness |
| Soil pH Level | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Taste | Sweet, Juicy |
| Texture | Medium Firm |
| Years to Bear | 2 - 4 |
| Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
Zone Compatibility
Size & Spacing
Mature Size
| Standard | 12 - 15' tall x 12 - 15' wide |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' tall x 8 - 10' wide |
Recommended Spacing
| Standard | 12 - 15' |
| Dwarf | 8 - 10' |
Pollination
This variety is self pollinating.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow peach trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
