GaLa peach
GaLa peach needs about 750 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), per Texas A&M AgriLife. About 33% of the Gulf South zip codes we cover typically get at least 750 hours, so check your zip before you buy.
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- Chill hours
- 750 hours at or below 45°F
- USDA zones
- 6-9 (general guide for peach)
- Pollination
- Self-fruitful
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- North Louisiana
- Notes
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- Sources
- agrilifeextension.tamu.edu
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stark Bro's GaLa Peach Tree | $75.99 | standard | Sold out | 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 GaLa peach need?
About 750 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), according to Texas A&M AgriLife.
Does GaLa peach fruit in the Gulf South?
It can where winters reach about 750 chill hours. By our NOAA-based estimates, roughly 33% of the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida panhandle and Texas Gulf coast zip codes we cover typically do. LSU AgCenter lists it for north Louisiana.
Does GaLa peach need a pollinator?
Self-fruitful.
What USDA zones suit GaLa peach?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for peach.
Where can I buy GaLa peach?
We found it at 1 online nursery on our last check, 0 with it in stock, from $75.99. See the price table above.