A very beautiful heirloom apple that stores well.
Monroe Peach on BY520-9. Nematode Resistant Peach/nectarine (Spring 2025)
A late-season, freestone peach with exceptional flavor.
Monroe is reported to be hardy to late frosts but susceptible to bacterial spot. The tree is vigorous and productive. This variety is self-fertile and a second variety is not required as a pollenizer.
This is a late-season, yellow-fleshed peach. The fruit is large and freestone. It is widely praised for its excellent flavor, and the firm flesh is perfect for canning.
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The Fruit
Fruit Type
Category: Peach
Subcategory:
Freestone
Fruit Uses & Storage
Uses: fresh eating, jam, baking, canning, freezing, jelly
Storage duration: less than one month (approximate, depending on storage conditions)
Fruit Appearance
Skin color: red
Flesh color: yellow
Fruit Origins
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Calendar & Geography
USDA zones: 5 - 9
Chill hours: 900
Ripening date: Sep 17 (approximate, in New York State) + 40 days after Redhaven
Tree Height & Spacing
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Rootstock: BY520-9. Nematode resistant peach/nectarine Rootstock
Rootstock size class: Standard (100% Size)
Tree spacing: See details
Good for wildlife planting? N
Diseases & Pests
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Bacterial Spot: Susceptible
Pollination
Pollination Factors
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Is it self-fertile? Y
Is it fertile? Y
Rootstock size class:
Standard (100% Size)
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