About Elberta Peach
Peaches are a type of drupe or "stone fruit." Other stone fruits include nectarines, tangerines, cherries and mangos.
Peaches share its species with nectarines, differing in just one genetic mutation.
Peaches come from China but can be grown in Arizona with plenty of sunlight and water.
Peaches are part of the rose family.
- Botanical Name: Prunus persica
- Common Name: Elberta Peach
- Germination: Stratify 500 to 800 hours
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Maturity: 3 years
- Non-GMO
- Plant Food: FoxFarm Big Bloom for Organic Gardening
- Roots: 1 to 3 inches below the surface soil
- Size: Semi-dwarf
- Zones: 5 to 9