Old variety, still one of the best. Very large, firm, superb flavor. Fresh/canned. Excellent frost hardiness. Another nectarine or peach needed to pollenize.
J.H. Hale Peach
J.H. Hale Peach
- Estimated Chilling Requirement
400-500 hours below 45°F - USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
5 - 9 - Pollination
Pollenizer required.
- Bloom Season within fruit type(see note)
late - Harvest Season within fruit type
late midseason - Harvest Dates
July 25 to August 10(approximate for Hickman, CA)
-WHERE TO BUY-
HOME GARDEN/RETAIL NURSERY CATALOG
WHILE DWARFING ROOTSTOCKS HAVE IMPORTANT ADVANTAGES, ROOTSTOCKS SHOULD BE SELECTED PRIMARILY FOR ADAPTABILITY TO THE SOIL AND CLIMATE OF THE PLANTING SITE. For the 2019-20 planting season, J.H. Hale is offered on the following rootstock(s) (listed in order of quantity in production, largest quantity first):
Citation (semi-dwarf, 1/2 to 2/3 of standard size)
Lovell (standard)
St. Julian (semi-dwf, 1/2 to 2/3 of standard size)
