The hardiest peach. Originating in NH. Late blooming, to help escape spring frosts. Showy blossoms. Yellow fruit with red blush, sweet flesh. Good fresh, dried, frozen and canned. Freestone, small pit. Reliance Peach is summer ripening. Self-fruitful. Zone 5-9.
ZONE: 5-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late blooming. Self-fertile.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, warm & protected locations with balanced moisture. Reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly. Summer prune for airflow and ease of harvest. Spur bearer. Peaches need regular pruning to thin excessive twiggy growth. Only prune during dry weather to decrease potential disease introduction to newly-exposed wood. Early mid-season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 1000 chill hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Average.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
*Mature size is not definitive – Climate, soil, care, and pruning methods all factor into size at maturity*
