| Cultivar Name: |
FA 11
|
| Type |
Peach |
| Synonyms |
STELLAR (R)- Starfire (R)
|
| Patent |
International Plant Management 1998 PP10548
|
| Parentage |
P. persica cv. `Fayette` x cv. `Newhaven`
|
| Species |
Prunus persica
|
| Usage |
Scion
|
| Products |
Canning
Culinary
Freezing
Fresh Market
Shipping
|
| Yield |
High
|
| Flesh Color |
Yellow-orange
|
| Pit |
Semi-freestone
|
| Ripening time |
-2
weeks relative to
Elberta
|
| Self Compatible |
Yes - Self Compatible
|
| Description |
This cultivar of peach "FA 11" was developed by Annette and Randy Bjorge in a peach breeding program at Fruit Acres Farms. It was developed as a first generation cross between "Fayette" and 'Newhaven". Fruit: large, round, 2 3/4", solid bright orangish-red fruit that ripens 5 days after Redhaven. Flesh is clear yellow with some red around the small pit; has excellent shipping and storage qualities. Trees: upright and vigorous, very hardy growth with medium density and is a regular and very productive bearer of fruit. Good resistance to Bacterial Spot and Peach Canker. |
| References |
- Sierra Gold Nurseries Variety Descriptions. Link
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Fruit Acres Farms: Stellar Peach Breeding Program; Link
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