Peach
Can I Grow Belle of Georgia?
Belle of Georgia is a Southern heirloom with white flesh, red skin, and intensely sweet flavor. It's been a favorite for fresh eating since the 1870s.
Growing Requirements
Chill Hours
800
Hardiness Zones
5-6-7-8
Harvest
Late July to August
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About Belle of Georgia
Belle of Georgia is a Southern heirloom with white flesh, red skin, and intensely sweet flavor. It's been a favorite for fresh eating since the 1870s.
Belle of Georgia requires 800 chill hours — the number of hours between 32°F and 45°F during winter dormancy. Without enough chill, the tree may fail to flower properly or produce poor fruit.
Common Challenges
White-fleshed peaches show bruising more readily; prone to brown rot in humid summers.
Common Misconception
Can I grow Belle of Georgia in Zone 9 or warmer?
No. While Belle of Georgia is listed for zones 5-8, it requires 800 chill hours to produce fruit. Warm zones like 9+ typically receive only 200-400 chill hours. The tree may survive but will not fruit reliably. Consider low-chill alternatives like Anna apple (200h) or Tropic Snow peach (200h) instead.
Other Peach Varieties
Chill hour data from ERA5 reanalysis (Copernicus/ECMWF). Variety information compiled from university extension services.