First peach crop of the season

General Fruit Growing
#1

Our first peach crop is just about there, likely start picking in earnest this weekend. This is Flordaprince. Weighed in at a 1/2 lb on this particular monster. Thats large for this cultivar.

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This was a little lighter than the other but not much. Its a Earligrande. They are 5-7 days behind floridaprince.
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#2

You are way ahead of everyone else. How good are they?

Tony

#3

Southern California is usually a little ahead of us even. They are excellent for a early peach. Due to ripening so early before our heat gets here they tend to be a little more acid tang than pure sweet as our later peaches can be. But everyone loves them just the same.

#4

Nice! I’m jealous!

#5

Anyone grow Babcock? When can I expect those to be ready for harvest? According to Dave Wilson they’re an early season peach but mine are way behind Amadio’s.

#6

Here is what DWN says about babcock
Babcock White Peach -WHERE TO BUY- DWN Top 100 Variety
Long-time favorite white-fleshed freestone. Sweet and juicy, aromatic, low in acid. High scoring in taste tests. Ripens mid-July in Central CA. Widely adapted (low chill requirement, yet not early blooming). 250-300 hours. Self-fruitful."

We grow Babcock and its ready for us last week of july or first week of august. They SHOULD be small still. They are a late peach.

#7

Oh hmmm. I wonder how I got it in my head they were an early season peach. My mistake.

Thanks!