A very beautiful heirloom apple that stores well.
Challenger Peach on BY520-9. Nematode Resistant Peach/nectarine (Spring 2025)
A very cold-hardy, freestone peach with excellent disease resistance. Also known as NC-C3-68.
Challenger is very cold hardy. Its flowers buds, bloom, and young fruit all demonstrate high tolerance for freezing temperatures. This tree also has excellent resistance to bacterial spot. It is self-fertile and does not need a second variety present as a pollenizer.
Challenger is an improved descendent of Reliance. It has a larger fruit with more attractive coloring, firmer flesh, and improved texture. The peaches are medium sized with a red, low fuzz skin.
Crossed in 1987 and selected in 1990, this cultivar is a cross of Redhaven with a breeding selection derived from Reliance and Biscoe. It was developed by NCSU.
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The Fruit
Fruit Type
Category: Peach
Subcategory:
Freestone, Cold-Hardy, Disease-Resistant
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
Parentage: Redhaven x (NC001, NC002, NC003 [Reliance x Biscoe])
Origin: Sandhills Research Station, Jackson Springs, NC
Introduced in: 1999
Introduced by: NC State University
The Environment
Calendar & Geography
USDA zones: 5 - 9
Chill hours: Not yet determined
Ripening date: Aug 15 (approximate, in New York State) +7 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: Very Resistant
Pollination
Pollination Factors
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Bloom group:
Is it self-fertile? Y
Is it fertile? Y
Rootstock size class:
Standard (100% Size)
Pollination Partners
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