LaGold peach
Yes, LaGold peach grows in the Gulf South: LSU AgCenter recommends it for south Louisiana home orchards (The Louisiana Home Orchard, Pub. 1884). In LSU Pub 1884 table; no chill number given.
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- Chill hours
- Not rated
- USDA zones
- 6-9 (general guide for peach)
- Pollination
- Self-fruitful
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- South Louisiana
- Notes
- In LSU Pub 1884 table; no chill number given
- Sources
- lsuagcenter.com
- Data status
- Recommended in source (no chill number given)
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Where to buy
We check nurseries every morning, and none of the ones we track list this variety right now. Check back in bare-root season.
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
Does LaGold peach grow in Louisiana?
Yes. LSU AgCenter's Louisiana Home Orchard (Pub. 1884) recommends it for south Louisiana.
How many chill hours does LaGold peach need?
In LSU Pub 1884 table; no chill number given. LSU AgCenter doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does LaGold peach need a pollinator?
Self-fruitful.
What USDA zones suit LaGold peach?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for peach.