Grandpa's Golden Monarch™ Peach

Prunus persica 'Grandpa's Golden Monarch'

Grandpa's Golden Monarch™ is an early ripening peach that ripens 10-14 days before Redhaven. It has good size, excellent flavor, and is more freestone than most early varieties.

Height 10-14 Feet

Spread 8-12 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Prunus persica 'Grandpa's Golden Monarch' Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips Almost all peaches are self-fertile and require no pollinators. They will set heavy crops on single trees, which need heavy and aggressive thinning early in the season for best fruit size. Maintain good vigor in peaches by pruning every year, and fertilizing moderately. Aim for 1-3 feet of new growth a year. Fertilize early in the season, so that growth is well hardened off before fall and winter cold weather.

A Little History about Grandpa's Golden Monarch™ Peach Granpa's Golden Monarch™ is exclusive to Grandpa's Orchard. Grandpa grew it on the farm years ago and was impressed with its flavor and productivity. It is a sport of Redhaven discovered in Washington and introduced by one of Grandpa's good nursery friends.

Prunus persica 'Grandpa's Golden Monarch' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Self-fertile • Thin early for size • Thin heavily for size	Fruit Characteristics • Medium size fruit • Freestone	Growth Rate/Habit • Average vigor • Early to bear • Very productive • Spreading habit	Harvest Period • Early season
Other Attributes • Sweet • Very juicy	Site Requirements • Winter hardy • Full Sun	Skill Required • Easy to grow	Uses • Cooking or baking • Good for pies • Canning or freezing • High dessert quality