Yellow fleshed, firm, free-stoned variety. Great fresh flavor, suited to canning and freezing. Veteran Peach is an unusually hardy Canadian variety. Later blooming than most other varieties. Late August ripening. Self-fertile. Zone 5-8.
ZONE: 5-8
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 - a heavy feeder. Needs good drainage. 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. Late season ripening.
CHILL HOURS: 900 chill hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: n/a.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Dwarf - 8' x 12'| Semi Dwarf – 10-16' x 15'| Standard – 20' x 20'
