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Florida Red is an early-season peach variety that grows well in Florida’s warm climate. It needs very little chilling to produce fruit and gives sweet, attractive peaches. This variety is perfect for home gardens and small orchards.
🌱 Planting Time
- Best planted from December to February, during dormancy.
- Prefers well-drained loamy soil with pH between 5.8 and 6.8.
- Requires full sun and chill hours around 250–300, suitable for plains and foothills.
🌿 Growth Habit
- Medium-sized deciduous tree with upright growth.
- Begins fruiting in 3–4 years, with full productivity by 6–8 years.
- Responds well to pruning and training for canopy management.
🌸 Flowering Time
- Flowers appear in late February to early March, depending on local climate.
- Early flowering makes it vulnerable to late frosts, so protection may be needed in cooler zones.
🍑 Harvesting Period
- Early May, making it one of the earliest ripening varieties in northern India.
- Ideal for early-season markets and fresh consumption.
😋 Fruit Taste
- Sweet and mildly acidic, offering a pleasant flavor.
- Suitable for fresh eating and light processing.
🧵 Fruit Texture
- Semi-freestone: pit is partially attached to the flesh.
- Flesh is firm, juicy, and holds well post-harvest.
🎨 Fruit Size and Color
- Medium-sized fruits, typically 100–130 grams
- Skin is bright red with yellow undertones, highly attractive.
- Flesh is yellowish-white, enhancing visual appeal.
📈 Yield
- Moderate to high yield, depending on orchard management.
- A mature tree can produce 30–50 kg of fruit annually.
- Requires thinning to improve fruit size and prevent overbearing.
