Flordaking peach
Flordaking peach needs about 400–450 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), per Texas A&M AgriLife, UF/IFAS and USDA RMA. About 75% of the Gulf South zip codes we cover typically get at least 450 hours, so check your zip before you buy.
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- Chill hours
- 400–450 hours at or below 45°F
- USDA zones
- 6-9 (general guide for peach)
- Pollination
- Self-fruitful
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- South Louisiana
- Notes
- LSU 'Florida King'
- Sources
- hos.ifas.ufl.edu · agrilifeextension.tamu.edu · rma.usda.gov
- Data status
- Chill number confirmed in source
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Where to buy
Prices and stock as we found them on each nursery's site, checked Oct 20, 3:13 PM CDT. Shipping not included; always confirm on the nursery's page.
| Nursery | Price | Size | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis Orchard Co. FlordaKing Peach Tree | $24.95 | +/-3' 6 sizes, $24.95–$99.95 | In stock | View |
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From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other peach varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfking | 350–400 | 6-9 | South Louisiana | verified |
| Gulfcrest | 525 | 6-9 | South Louisiana | verified |
| Gulfprince | 400 | 6-9 | South Louisiana | verified |
| Gulfcrimson | 400 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Gulfsnow | 400 | 6-9 | verified | |
| UFSun | 100 | 6-9 | verified | |
| UFBest | 100 | 6-9 | verified | |
| UFGold | 200 | 6-9 | verified |
Quick answers
How many chill hours does Flordaking peach need?
About 400–450 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), according to Texas A&M AgriLife, UF/IFAS and USDA RMA.
Does Flordaking peach fruit in the Gulf South?
It can where winters reach about 450 chill hours. By our NOAA-based estimates, roughly 75% of the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida panhandle and Texas Gulf coast zip codes we cover typically do. LSU AgCenter lists it for south Louisiana.
Does Flordaking peach need a pollinator?
Self-fruitful.
What USDA zones suit Flordaking peach?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for peach.
Where can I buy Flordaking peach?
We found it at 1 online nursery on our last check, 1 with it in stock, from $24.95. See the price table above.