Peach, Champion
Prunus Persica 'Champion'
1/2-7/8 inch stem diameter at sale, bare root
Sourced from NY
Cold hardy. White flesh. Pink/white blooms.
Description
Native to: Developed by Isaac George Hubbard in Nokomis, Illinois, selected for cold hardiness, consistent yields, size and quality. The variety took prize at the World's Fair in Chicago in 1893. (Source)
Flower Color: pink/white, mid season bloom
Pollination: Self-pollinating, but yield will improve with multiple species
Fruit Color: Red cheek, white flesh
Fruit Size: Medium to Large
Type: FreestoneHarvest in: 2-5 years
Harvest Window: Mid August
Mature yield: 3-6 bushelsMature height: 12-15 ft
Mature width: 12-15 ft
Growth Rate: Up to 24 inches per year
Light Requirements: At least 6 hours of direct sun during the growing season
Water Requirements: 1-2 gallons per week or 1-2 inches of rainfall per week
Disease: Resistance to bacterial spot
Pruning: Early Spring
Fertilizer:
- Year 1: Avoid fertilizer
- Subsequent years: Feed twice a year, Once in April and again in May
- Fertilizer: 10-10-10 is sufficient
- Soil pH: 6.5-7.0
Resources
The Champion Peach, Named by Nature, 1890, USDA National Agricultural Library
The University of Maine has released a Bulletin about growing peach trees, which is also helpful to Vermonters. Read the Bulletin Here