Reliance Peach
Reliance Peach
Prunus persica 'Reliance'
Grandpa's Choice™ Reliance peach is a medium sized fruit that is dark red splashed over a yellow background. This freestone peach is good for canning, freezing and fresh use. The tree is vigorous, fast growing, and has showy, bright pink blossoms. It is one of the most hardy peaches and can be grown in areas where most varieties are marginal.
Reliance Peach Pricing
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Reliance Peach on Standard (Lovell) root, Large 1/2-5/8" caliper grade |
$20.99 |
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Height10-14 Feet
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Spread10-14 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
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Prunus persica 'Reliance'
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.
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A Little History about Reliance Peach
Devoloped by Professor Meader at the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station in 1964. Reliance has been reported to grow under some of the coldest winters, so it may be tried in Zone 4 with some chance of good luck.
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Prunus persica 'Reliance' Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Self-fertile |
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Thin early for size |
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Thin heavily for size |
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Disease Resistance
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Bacterial spot tolerant |
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Fruit Characteristics
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Large fruit |
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Semi-clingstone |
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Spreading habit |
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Average vigor |
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Early to bear |
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Very productive |
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Harvest Period
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Other Attributes
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Short shelf-life |
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Grandpa's Nature Friendly™ |
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Sweet |
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Very juicy |
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Site Requirements
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Skill Required
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Uses
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Canning or freezing |
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Good for pies |
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