– A very large, oblong to ovate, 55-65% scarlet red
over a yellow groundcolor; yellow-fleshed, freestone peach,
ripening August 25-28, approximately 31 days after Redhaven.
The flesh is firm with very good flavor. The tree is very vigorous
and moderately productive, with moderate susceptibility to
bacterial spot. The variety is not fully productive on many peach
sites and has propensity to produce doubles. Originated from New Jersey peach breeding program.
Key
Evaluations are based on a 1-8 scale (6=OK,7=Commercially acceptable, 8=Excellent)
Size is in inches
Shape: round is assumed, T=tip, P=point, S=suture, OB=oblate, OV=ovate
Pubescence: 10=nectarine
Blush: presented as percentage of ground color cover with red or similar
Freeness: 3=early cling, 8=completely free
Status: 0=discard, 1=keep
Notes: SOS=soft on suture, SOT=soft on tip, RIF=red in flesh, GAS=green around stem
RAP=red around pit, GGC=green ground color, sz=size, wh=white, yt=young tree, CCT=concave tip
Bloom date is when approx. 90% of blooms are open (full bloom)
The description of each variety of peach or nectarine fruit under each group is in different formats as this information is collected from varied sources and hence is not consistent