| Cultivar Name: |
Ross
|
| Type |
Peach |
| Synonyms |
Ross Cling
|
| Patent |
Davis, deceased , et al. 1982
|
| Parentage |
Prunus persica cv. GH,8-14 x D,30-3E
|
| Species |
Prunus persica
|
| Usage |
Scion
|
| Products |
Canning
|
| Chill Requirement |
850 chill hours required
|
| Yield |
High
|
| Flesh Color |
Yellow
|
| Pit |
Cling
|
| Ripening time |
+3
weeks relative to
Elberta
|
| Self Compatible |
Yes - Self Compatible
|
| Description |
Orig. by L.D. Davis, Davis, Calif., University of California, Davis. A very good quality peach; firm; large with yellow skin over golden yellow flesh. Non-melting flesh, clinglstone, brown stone. For canning use. Trees are semi-upright, medium in size and vigor; very productive. |
| References |
- The Brooks and Olmo Register of Fruit & Nut Varieties. Third Edition. 1997. ASHS Press, Alexandria, Virginia.
- Handbook of Peach and Nectarine Varieties - Performance in the Southeastern United States and Index of Names. 1998. USDA-ARS, Byron, Georgia.
- Fruit, Berry and Nut Inventory. Third Edition. 2001. Seed Savers Exchange, Inc.
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
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