Early ripening, productive peach. Most widely grown variety in the U.S. Great quality. For fresh eating and canning, yellow flesh and freestone. Red Haven Peach is not resistant to peach leaf curl. Self-fruitful. Zone 5-8.
ZONE: 5-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early blooming. Self-fertile.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, warm & protected locations with balanced moisture. Reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer. Peaches need regular pruning to thin excessive twiggy growth. Only prune during dry weather to decrease potential disease introduction to newly-exposed wood. Early season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 900 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Average; Not resistant to peach leaf curl and somewhat prone to pit split
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
