Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Redglobe
Climate Zones:
Zones 5-8
Notes:
The medium-sized to large fruits have firm, yellow, freestone
flesh of good quality. Ripens late to very late. Medium- to high-chilling
(850 hours). Recommended in the southeastern and southcentral Un-
ited States.
Redhaven
Climate Zones:
Zones 5-8
Notes:
The medium-sized fruits have firm, yellow, semi-freestone flesh
that resists browning and has good quality. An industry standard and
excellent for canning, freezing, and fresh use. Pits can be hard to re-
move and pit splitting can be excessive. Ripens in early mid-season.
Susceptible to brown rot blossom and fruit rot but resistant to bacteri-
al spot. Requires heavy thinning and pruning and is susceptible to
frost. Once the most widely planted freestone peach and still widely re-
commended. Being replaced by newer varieties. Not the best choice for
organic growers. Best grown in arid regions.
Redskin
Climate Zones:
Zones 5-8
Notes:
The medium-sized to large fruits have firm, yellow, freestone
flesh with red around the pit. Excellent dessert quality and suitable for
