Glohaven
Peach(Prunus persica)
A large-fruited yellow freestone peach from Michigan State University's South Haven 'haven' breeding series (introduced in the early 1950s), popular for heavy midsummer crops of nearly fuzz-free, non-browning fruit well suited to canning and freezing.
Flavor Profile
Sweet, firm, juicy yellow flesh with a pleasant fragrance; resists browning, making it a favorite for canning and freezing.
Visual Characteristics
Large, round, nearly fuzzless fruit with mottled, red-diffused skin and firm yellow flesh.
Growing Tips
Self-pollinating with a chill requirement of about 850 hours. Needs full sun and well-drained soil and will not tolerate standing water. A large, vigorous tree that ripens in mid-to-late summer and typically begins bearing in its second to fourth year.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Resistant to bacterial (leaf) spot; flesh resists browning when cut. Not documented as brown-rot resistant.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.