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Freestone Peach

Fruit tree

Prunus persica 'Freestone'

Overview
The quintessential summer peach that defines what a perfect peach should be - incredibly juicy, sweet, and aromatic with flesh that separates easily from the pit. These classic peaches are a home gardener's dream, producing abundant crops of large, blushed fruits that are perfect for fresh eating, preserving, or sharing with neighbors. Nothing beats the satisfaction of biting into a sun-warmed peach picked fresh from your own tree.
Planting
Plant bare-root or container trees in early spring. Most varieties are self-fertile but benefit from cross-pollination.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 180" apart. Germination: 14-21 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Peach tree borer, oriental fruit moth, scale insects, aphids. Common diseases: Peach leaf curl, brown rot, bacterial spot, powdery mildew.