Contender Peach

Item #Contender Peach.

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USDA ZONES: 5-9 Outdoors

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Is This Plant Self Pollinating?

Contender Peach is self-fertile, but the fruit crop will be larger if the tree is planted with a second tree.

Description

Prunus persica 'Contender"

Contender has become one of the most popular yellow fleshed cold-hardy peach varieties sold today. With the rare distinction of appealing to both the Backyard grower and the commercial farmer, Contenders high dependable production and great disease resistance have fast become the standard for cold hardy peach selections But this late blooming variety also packs a powerful flavor punch. This may be the idea around the name Contender. Melting flesh and extra juicy sweet traditional peach flavor make this a winner from firm ripe to juice running down your arm fully tree ripe. A fast vigorous growing tree, be prepared to prune the Contender to keep it at a reasonable height. This is a mid to early late season ripening variety The result of a cross done originally by Cornell in 1974, it was trailed and finally released by North Carolina State University in 1989. Low care and high yield were cited along with outstanding flavor upon its release. At the research center where it was tested the word was 'Just wait for Contender' For all those in zone 5, 6, and 7, don't put off getting yours producing soon.

Characteristics

Fruit Color:

Yellow

Ripens:

August - September

Sun/Shade:

Full Sun

Water Needs:

regular water

Soil Type:

well-draining

Soil pH Level:

pH of 6.5

Tree Size:

All peaches can be planted as close as 7 to 8 feet if regular pruning is practiced. Keep trees under 10 feet tall for easier maintenance. Practice summer pruning for size control

Years to Bear:

Pollination:

Self Pollinating

Bloom Color:

Cold Hardy:

cold winter

Primary USDA Zone Range:

5 - 9

Secondary USDA Zone Range:

N/A

Chill Hours:

800 - 1055

Size & Spacing

All peaches can be planted as close as 7 to 8 feet if regular pruning is practiced. Keep trees under 10 feet tall for easier maintenance. Practice summer pruning for size control

Planting & Care

Peaches and Nectarines prefer light, well-drained soil. If poor drainage is suspected, consider mounding 18 to 24 inches high by 4 feet wide or build a raised bed of 12 to 18 inches high and 3 feet square. Use native soil and plant directly into the mound or raised bed. Mulching helps retain moisture and stabilize the mound and cool the soil temperature. Mulch to 3 to 4 inches deep and 3 to 4 feet outside the canopy. Peaches and Nectarines grow best in full sun in a location where they get at least 8 hours of direct sunlight. avoid areas where cold air or frost settle. White Peaches and nectarines are susceptible to moisture related diseases and benefit from being planted where they get the earliest morning sun, the drying sun. Choose a protected location that is sheltered from wind. Water regularly, to get established, during the first year. Peach trees are very productive and will grow to 20' tall if you let them. Pruning in the summer to control the height of your tree. Below 10 feet is recommended to simplify maintenance and harvesting

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