Red Globe Peach

Prunus persica 'Red Globe'

Grandpa's Choice™ Red Globe peach is an exception variety that ripens in mid-season, about three weeks after Redhaven. It is well suited to areas where bacterial spot is not a problem. The fruit it medium large and almost perfectly round. It has a very bright red skin color, with yellow flesh that is free from red through the flesh, but with a little red around the stone. It is very firm, fine textured, and freestone. It can be used for any purpose. The tree is productive, but the buds can be susceptible to early frosts.

Height 12-14 Feet

Spread 10-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Prunus persica 'Red Globe' 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 Red Globe Peach Red Globe came from the breeding efforts of the United State Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, Maryland research station in 1954.

Prunus persica 'Red Globe' Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character • Early blooming • Self-fertile • Thin heavily for size	Fruit Characteristics • Large fruit	Growth Rate/Habit • Spreading habit • Average vigor • Early to bear • Very productive	Harvest Period • Mid-season
Other Attributes • Grandpa's Choice™ • Sweet • Very juicy	Site Requirements • Winter hardy • Full Sun • Frost Sensitive	Skill Required • Average skill	Uses • Canning or freezing • High dessert quality • Cooking or baking • Good for pies