J. H. Hale Peach

J.H. Hale is one of the few peaches that is not totally self-fertile. It does much better with another peach variety as a pollinator. The tree is fairly hardy, but should not be planted were winters are too harsh. The tree is very productive, but not as vigorous as most. Plant it on good soil and maintain adequate nutrition.
lmost 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.

J.H. Hale is an old-time heirloom variety that has withstood the test of time. Grandpa still raised a few on the farm, until redder shipping peaches came along. J.H. Hale has been used as a parent for many peach breeders because of its excellent fruit characteristics.