Early Redhaven Peach

Prunus persica 'Early Redhaven'

Grandpa's Choice™ Early Redhaven is a mutation of Redhaven that ripens about two weeks earlier. This early, very attractive peach is cold hardy with billiant red, semiclingstone fruit that is firm and yellow fleshed. It is a good choice for an early peach for the backyard gardener. Not recommended for canning, but for fresh eating, pies, and similar uses.

Height 10-15 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Prunus persica 'Early Redhaven' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Almost all peaches are self-fertile and require no pollinators. They will set heavy crops on single trees, which need heavy and aggressive thinning early in the season for best fruit size. Maintain good vigor in peaches by pruning every year, and fertilizing moderately. Aim for 1-3 feet of new growth a year. Fertilize early in the season, so that growth is well hardened off before fall and winter cold weather.

A Little History about Early Redhaven Peach Early Redhaven did not come from the MSU program like Redhaven, but was discovered in Washington as a "sport" of Redhaven. Grandpa's Washington nursery friends recognized its potential and introduced it, and Grandpa soon favored it over another Redhaven sport from Canada that he also grew. He always felt it set better crops, was prettier, and tasted better.

Prunus persica 'Early Redhaven' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Self-fertile • Thin early for size • Thin heavily for size • Early blooming	Disease Resistance • Bacterial spot tolerant	Fruit Characteristics • Semi-clingstone	Growth Rate/Habit • Average vigor • Early to bear • Very productive • Spreading habit
Harvest Period • Early season	Other Attributes • Sweet • Very juicy • Short shelf-life • Grandpa's Choice™	Site Requirements • Full Sun • Winter hardy	Skill Required • Easy to grow
Uses • High dessert quality