The best of the yellow-fleshed peaches for growing outdoors in the UK! Peach ‘Rochester’ flowers later in the season than most varieties, missing the early frosts that often ruin peach crops. The fruits that follow are particularly large, with soft, juicy flesh and a superb flavour. This variety is reliable, producing good crops that ripen in early August. Absolutely delicious eaten fresh from the tree!
The best of the yellow-fleshed peaches for growing outdoors in the UK! Peach ‘Rochester’ flowers later in the season than most varieties, missing the early frosts that often ruin peach crops. The fruits that follow are particularly large, with soft, juicy flesh and a superb flavour. This variety is reliable, producing good crops that ripen in early August. Absolutely delicious eaten fresh from the tree!
Peach, Nectarine, and Apricot rootstocks:- Mont Clare - Semi dwarf reaching a mature height of up to 3m (10')
- Torrinel - Semi dwarf reaching a mature height of 3m (10')
- Krymsk 86 - Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of up to 4m (13')
- St. Julien - Semi vigorous reaching a mature height of up to 4.5m (14')
This variety is self-fertile and does not require a pollination partner.
Estimated time to cropping once planted: 2 years.
Estimated time to best yields: 4 years.
The best of the yellow-fleshed peaches for growing outdoors in the UK! Peach ‘Rochester’ flowers later in the season than most varieties, missing the early frosts that often ruin peach crops. The fruits that follow are particularly large, with soft, juicy flesh and a superb flavour. Plant peach trees in rich fertile, well drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. A south facing position is preferable to provide protection from damaging frosts. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole. If the tree is to be bush trained then drive a stake into the ground prior to planting. Staking after planting may result in damage to the root ball. For wall trained peaches attach support wires to the wall prior to planting. Plant fruit trees at their original soil level and firm them into the ground. Fasten the tree to the stake or support wires, and water well.
