Peach
Can I Grow Redhaven?
Redhaven set the standard for modern peaches — firm, freestone, and beautifully blushed with excellent flavor. It's the benchmark against which all other peaches are measured.
Growing Requirements
Chill Hours
800
Hardiness Zones
5-6-7-8
Harvest
Mid-July
Results
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About Redhaven
Redhaven set the standard for modern peaches — firm, freestone, and beautifully blushed with excellent flavor. It's the benchmark against which all other peaches are measured.
Redhaven 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
Prone to bacterial spot in humid climates; requires thinning for good fruit size.
Common Misconception
Can I grow Redhaven in Zone 9 or warmer?
No. While Redhaven 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.