PEACHES
Long-time favorite white-fleshed freestone. Sweet and juicy, aromatic, low in acid. High scoring in taste tests. Widely adapted (low chill requirement, yet not early blooming).
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Ripens early to late July.
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Estimated chilling requirement of 250 - 300 hours.
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Self fruitful.
BABCOCK WHITE
Very late season yellow freestone. Large red-skinned fruit. Vigorous, productive tree.
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Ripens late September/early October in Central CA.
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Estimated chilling requirement of 500 hours.
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Self fruitful.
CARNIVAL
Unique white-fleshed fruit with a sunken center (shaped like a doughnut). Sweet, with a mild flavor described by some as almond-like.
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Ripens late June/early July in Central CA.
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Estimated chilling requirement of 200 - 300 hours.
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Self fruitful.
DONUT WHITE
Medium-sized low chill peach from Gulf Coast Texas. Yellow semi-freestone. Successful in Phoenix, Arizona and similar climates. Not available for the 2023 season.
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Very early ripening (Late May).
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Estimated chilling requirement of 300 hours.
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Self fruitful.
EARLIGRANDE
Delicious, very early season low-chill peach with flavor and sweetness comparable to midseason varieties. Highly recommended for home orchard planting. Medium-sized, attractive red over yellow skin, yellow flesh. Very nice acid/sugar balance.
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Ripens mid May.
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Estimated chilling requirement of 500 hours.
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Self fruitful.
EARLITREAT
Famous yellow freestone. Classic, rich peach flavor: high scoring in taste tests. Use fresh, canned or cooked.
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Ripens late July/early August in Central CA, up to 3-4 weeks later in colder climates.
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Estimated chilling requirement of 600 hours.
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Self fruitful.
ELBERTA
Delicious, fine flavored peach with very low chilling requirement ripens 2-3 weeks before Mid-Pride. Medium to large-sized yellow freestone - also recommended as early season peach for moderate climates - harvest 3 weeks before July Elberta.
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Ripens late June to mid July.
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Estimated chilling requirement of 100 - 200 hours.
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Self fruitful.
EVA'S PRIDE
Popular yellow freestone: juicy, moderately sweet, flavorful. Fresh/can/freeze/dry. Ripens 1-2 days later than Elberta in Central California, but blooms earlier.
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Ripens late July to mid August.
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Estimated chilling requirement of 700 hours.
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Self fruitful.
FAY ELBERTA
Fine fruit for the very late season. Very large yellow freestone with excellent flavor. Mid-September in Central CA. Early bloom. 400-500 hours. Self-fruitful.
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Ripens late July to mid August.
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Estimated chilling requirement of 700 hours.
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Self fruitful.
FAIRTIME
Large, late season canning peach. Red skin, red flesh, rich flavor. Blooms late, sets heavy crops.
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Ripens mid to late August.
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Estimated chilling requirement of 800 hours.
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Self fruitful.
INDIAN BLOOD CLING
Reliable heavy crops. Juicy, sweet, very flavorful yellow freestone fruit for canning, freezing, or fresh use.
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Ripens mid to late July.
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Estimated chilling requirement of 400 - 500 hours.
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Self fruitful.
JULY (KIM) ELBERTA
Popular fresh market yellow freestone and an excellent choice for home planting. Large, firm, full red skin, superb flavor. Good for freezing. Strong, vigorous, heavy bearing tree.
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Ripens early to mid-August in Central CA.
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Estimated chilling requirement of 750 hours.
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Self fruitful.
O'HENRY
Favorite late yellow freestone. Large, sweet, rich flavor, like J.H. Hale. Fresh/freeze. Small tree. Showy bloom.
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Ripens mid to late August.
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Estimated chilling requirement of 800 hours.
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Self fruitful.
RIO OSO GEM
Long-time favorite white freestone peach for CA. Very sweet, aromatic, juicy, with superb, delicate flavor. Highly recommended for home orchards.
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Ripens Early to mid-July in Central CA.
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Estimated chilling requirement of 400-500 hours.
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Self fruitful.
STRAWBERRY FREE WHITE
Sweetest peach of its season: mid-June, about one month before Babcock. Very juicy and sweet with fine flavor. High fruit tasting scores. Excellent choice for early season peach. Medium to large size, attractive red skin.
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Ripens mid to late June in Central CA.
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Estimated chilling requirement of 600-700 hours.
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Self fruitful.
SUGAR MAY WHITE
Fine late season yellow freestone. Large, sweet and flavorful. Excellent for canning, freezing or fresh use.
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Ripens late August to mid September in Central CA.
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Estimated chilling requirement of 700 hours.
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Self fruitful.
SUMMERSET
Large, very firm, fine-flavored, yellow freestone. Bright red skin over yellow. Harvest late July in Central CA. Frost hardy blossoms, consistent producer. Originated in Fresno, CA. Introduced in 1959. Self-fruitful.
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Ripens late August to mid September in Central CA.
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Estimated chilling requirement of 500 hours.
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Self fruitful.