{"product_id":"peach-flordaking","title":"Peach Floridaking","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e \/* This targets the table and the cells inside it *\/ table, td { border: 1px solid #444444; \/* Dark gray border *\/ border-collapse: collapse; \/* This merges the double lines into one clean line *\/ } \/* Adding some padding so the text isn't touching the borders *\/ td { padding: 10px; } \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e Floridaking Peach \u003c\/strong\u003eis the undisputed \"early bird\" of the peach world. Specially developed for the unique climates of the Southern United States, it is the variety of choice for growers who want to be the first to harvest fresh, sun-ripened fruit each season. It produces medium-to-large peaches with a classic yellow ground color covered by a heavy, vibrant red blush. The flesh is golden-yellow, remarkably firm, and offers a sweet, tangy \"old-fashioned\" peach flavor. As a \u003cstrong\u003eclingstone \u003c\/strong\u003evariety, the flesh adheres to the pit, which contributes to its superior firmness and juiciness. It is the premier choice for early-season fresh eating, grilling, and pickling. Its most valuable trait is its ripening window; the Floridaking is typically ready to harvest in May, weeks before most other varieties even begin their final \"swell.\"  With a requirement of only 300–450 chill hours, it is perfectly adapted for warmer regions (Zones 8–10) where traditional peaches fail to fruit. Floridaking peaches are a dependable choice for both commercial and home orchards growers seeking consistent yields of exceptional peaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol\u003e \u003ccol\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePrunus persica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Floridaking'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage: Deciduous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, narrowly lance-shaped with finely serrated edges. They are a bright, vibrant green and highly adapted to intense UV exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showy, pink blossoms that appear very early in the season (often January or February in warm zones).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedium to Large with a yellow ground color and a heavy (70%+) red blush. The flesh is yellow and very firm for an early peach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds: \u003c\/strong\u003eA single, oval pitted stone. It is a\u003cstrong\u003e Clingstone\u003c\/strong\u003e variety (the flesh adheres to the pit).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typical of young peaches: smooth and reddish-brown with horizontal lenticels; matures into a darker, fissured gray-brown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 – 15 feet (Standard); easily kept smaller with pruning.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width (Spread)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 – 15 feet (Vigorous, spreading canopy).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast. Grows rapidly in warm, sunny conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone\/Chill Hours \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 8 – 10 (A true heat specialist); Requires 300 – 450 chill hours (Ultra-low chill requirement).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CARE \u0026amp; CHARACTERISTICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Full Sun. \u003c\/em\u003eMinimum 8 hours. Essential for the high-intensity red blush development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eModerate\u003c\/em\u003e. Requires consistent deep watering, particularly in late winter and early spring during fruit set. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eLow. \u003c\/em\u003eAs an early ripener, water stress in March\/April will cause the fruit to stay small or drop. Unlike your other peaches that need peak water in June, the Floridaking needs its \"final swell\" water in April.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eWell-Drained Sandy Loam.\u003c\/em\u003e Thrives in light, airy soils; highly susceptible to root rot in heavy clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Pro-Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced fruit-tree fertilizer in very early spring (late January or February) as soon as the buds begin to swell. This ensures the tree has the \"fuel\" to push those peaches to a 2.5-inch+ diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Low.\u003c\/em\u003e Protective fencing or repellents are a necessity for young trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest\/Disease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eModerate.\u003c\/em\u003e Shows good resistance to Bacterial Spot, but requires monitoring for Plum Curculio due to early fruiting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eSelf-Fertile\u003c\/em\u003e. Does not require a second variety to produce a heavy crop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eVery Early (May). \u003c\/em\u003eThis is often the first peach to ripen in the Southern season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYIELD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 117.563px;\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.4789%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree Age\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.983%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Phase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.875%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYield (Lbs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.3292%; height: 19.5938px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Fruit Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.4789%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\"\u003eYear 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.983%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0\"\u003eEstablishment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.875%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,2,0\"\u003e5 – 10 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.3292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,3,0\"\u003e20 – 40 peaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.4789%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\"\u003eYear 2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.983%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,0\"\u003eExpanding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.875%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,2,2,0\"\u003e20 – 40 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.3292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,3,0\"\u003e80 – 160 peaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.4789%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\"\u003eYear 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.983%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,0\"\u003eSub-Mature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.875%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,3,2,0\"\u003e50 – 80 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.3292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,3,3,0\"\u003e200 – 320 peaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.4789%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0,0\"\u003eYear 4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.983%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0\"\u003eSub-Mature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.875%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,4,2,0\"\u003e90 – 130 lbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.3292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,3,0\"\u003e360 – 520 peaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 12.4789%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0,0\"\u003eYear 5+\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.983%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,5,1,0\"\u003eFull Maturity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.875%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,5,2,0\"\u003e150 – 200+ lbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 29.3292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,5,3,0\"\u003e600 – 800+ peaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORAGE\/SHELF LIFE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 22.6351%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORAGE METHOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 14.3681%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHELF LIFE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 62.9968%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 22.6351%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\"\u003eCountertop (Room Temp)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.3681%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,0\"\u003e2 – 3 Days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.9968%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1,2,0\"\u003eRipens quickly; should be eaten as soon as the \"give\" is felt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 22.6351%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0,0\"\u003eRefrigerator (33°F - 38°F)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.3681%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,2,1,0\"\u003e5 – 7 Days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.9968%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2,2,0\"\u003eBest for retaining the \"snap\" of the firm flesh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 22.6351%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\"\u003ePickling \/ Spiced Peaches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.3681%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,0\"\u003e1 – 2 Years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.9968%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,3,2,0\"\u003eTop Choice:\u003c\/b\u003e Clingstones are the preferred variety for pickling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 22.6351%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0,0\"\u003eFresh Grilling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; width: 14.3681%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,4,1,0\"\u003eImmediate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 62.9968%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4,2,0\"\u003eThe firm flesh holds its shape perfectly over high heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRUNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Post-Harvest\" Hack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike your \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Redhaven Peach\" href=\"https:\/\/texastreefarms.com\/products\/copy-of-peach-10?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0f24e5839\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Redhaven'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Ranger Peach\" href=\"https:\/\/texastreefarms.com\/products\/peach-ranger?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=0f24e5839\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 'Ranger'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which are still holding fruit in June, the Floridaking is finished by late May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Action: \u003c\/strong\u003ePerform your \"height control\" pruning immediately after the fruit is picked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Benefit: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis gives the tree the entire rest of the summer to grow the \"red wood\" that will carry next year's crop, without the tree becoming an oversized giant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eFavoring Wide \"Scaffold\" Angles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floridaking can be prone to \"narrow crotch angles\" (branches that grow too steeply upward).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select 3–4 main branches and use spreaders if necessary to keep them at a 60-degree angle from the trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Reason: \u003c\/strong\u003eWide angles are stronger. Since Floridaking is one of the fastest growers, it needs a wide, sturdy base to support its rapid wood development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Sunlight Window\": \u003c\/strong\u003eBecause this tree blooms so early (often in the \"gray\" days of late winter), every bit of sunlight counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Strategy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the \"bowl\" of the vase extremely thin. If a bird can't fly through the center of the tree without hitting a branch, it is too thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Result: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis extra light helps the early-season blossoms stay warm and improves the sugar content of the fruit during the shorter days of April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003eManaging the \"Fruiting Wood\":\u003c\/strong\u003e Floridaking produces an abundance of \"fruiting spurs.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you see a branch that is completely covered in red twigs, thin them out so there is a 4-inch gap between each twig.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Logic: \u003c\/strong\u003eIf you allow too many peaches to set, the Floridaking will produce \"golf ball\" sized fruit. Pruning the wood in January ensures \"tennis ball\" sized fruit in May.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRUNING SUMMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning Phase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Goal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\"\u003eInitial Heading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,0\"\u003eAt Installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,2,0\"\u003eCutting the main leader to roughly 24-30 inches to force low branching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,0\"\u003eDormant Thinning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,1,0\"\u003eEarly January\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,2,0\"\u003eRemoving \u003cspan data-index-in-node=\"9\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,2,0\"\u003e40%\u003c\/span\u003e of the previous year's red growth to ensure large fruit size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,0\"\u003ePost-Harvest Pruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,3,1,0\"\u003eLate May \/ June\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,2,0\"\u003eA \"summer prune\" immediately after harvest to control the tree's height.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Texas Tree Farms","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":55257680412840,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/8359\/8248\/files\/d190aca0-8ec2-4894-80f2-ecd665f48be6.png?v=1771610609","url":"https:\/\/texastreefarms.com\/products\/peach-flordaking","provider":"Texas Tree Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}