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Peach Trees - Fairtime
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9.
Description
The Fairtime Peach (Prunus persica 'Fairtime') is a beloved, late-season peach variety that delivers big, flavorful fruit just when other peaches are finishing their harvest. Known for its large size, vibrant red-blushed skin, and firm, juicy yellow flesh, this peach is excellent for fresh eating, baking, or canning. Ripening in late summer to early fall, the Fairtime Peach extends the peach season and rewards gardeners with a generous crop of delicious, freestone fruit.
Unique Features:
• Late Ripening: One of the last peaches to ripen, typically harvested in late summer to early fall.
• Large Fruit: Produces extra-large peaches with outstanding size and quality.
• Sweet, Juicy Flesh: Firm, juicy yellow flesh with a well-balanced, classic peach flavor.
• Freestone Pit: Pit separates easily from the flesh, making preparation simple and convenient.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for fresh eating, canning, freezing, or baking into cobblers and pies.
Mature Size:
• Height: 15–20 feet
• Spread: 12–15 feet
• Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Hardiness Zones:
• Zones 5–9
Chill Hours:
• Requires 650–700 chill hours
Fruit Description:
• Size: Large peaches, often 3 inches or more in diameter.
• Skin: Golden-yellow skin with a red blush.
• Flesh: Firm, juicy yellow flesh with excellent flavor.
• Stone Type: Freestone, making it easy to enjoy and process.
Care Instructions:
• Light: Requires full sun for best fruit development and sweetness.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic, fertile soil.
• Water: Water regularly during dry spells and fruiting season, ensuring good drainage to prevent root issues.
• Pruning: Prune annually in late winter to maintain shape, increase airflow, and encourage better fruiting.
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring for strong growth and abundant fruit.
• Pests/Disease: Monitor for peach pests such as aphids, borers, and caterpillars. Good air circulation helps prevent fungal diseases like peach leaf curl or brown rot.
The Fairtime Peach is the ideal late-season variety, producing large, juicy peaches with classic flavor just as summer comes to a close. With its reliable productivity, freestone convenience, and versatile uses, it’s a must-have for gardeners who want to enjoy peaches into the fall.
Shipping
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We are now offering $15 flat rate shipping for all tree orders! Replacement tree shipping cost will be $15 per box. We still cannot ship to some states and US territories based off the Agricultural Laws that may be in place. Please see below for all exclusions.
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Trees: Due to strict Agricultural Laws in place, we currently cannot ship to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii. We cannot ship to Puerto Rico or international.
How to Plant
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
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