Stone Fruits

Peach Root-knot Nematode

Mary Ann D. Maquilan, Ali Sarkhosh, and Donald Dickson

Prunus mume: Japanese Apricot

Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson

Summer Pruning in Low-Chill Peaches Grown in Florida

Ali Sarkhosh, Dustin Huff, Trequan McGee, and Juanita Popenoe

Florida Peach and Nectarine Varieties

Ali Sarkhosh, Mercy Olmstead, Jose Chaparro, Pete Andersen, and Jeff Williamson

Rootstocks for Florida Stone Fruit

Ali Sarkhosh, Mercy Olmstead, Jose Chaparro, and Thomas Beckman

Establishment and Production Costs for Peach Orchards in Florida: Enterprise Budget and Profitability Analysis

Ariel Singerman, Marina Burani-Arouca, and Mercy Olmstead

Alternative Opportunities for Small Farms: Peach and Nectarine Production Review

Ali Sarkhosh, Mercy Olmstead, Jeff Williamson, Jose Chaparro, and Juanita Popenoe

Growing Plums in Florida

A. Sarkhosh, M. Olmstead, E. P. Miller, P. C. Andersen, and J. G. Williamson

Thinning Florida Peaches for Larger Fruit

Yuru Chang, Ali Sarkhosh, Jeffrey Brecht, and Peter Andersen

Training and Pruning Florida Peaches, Nectarines, and Plums

Ali Sarkhosh and James Ferguson

Organic Peach Production in Florida

David Campbell, Danielle Treadwell, Ali Sarkhosh, Oscar E. Liburd, and Jeff Brecht

Organic peach production systems in Florida are an attractive option for farmers selling direct-to-consumer, including U-Pick operations. Profitability is contingent upon appropriate cultivar selection, efficient nutrient and water management, preventative pest management, and selling fruit for a price premium during the early market window. This comprehensive 14-page fact sheet includes evidence- and producer-based best practice recommendations and is designed for small- and mid-size farm operators who are certified organic or who desire to use organic practices. Written by David Campbell, Danielle Treadwell, Ali Sarkhosh, Oscar E. Liburd, and Jeff Brecht, and published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department.

Peach Consumption: A Profile of Purchasers and Non-Purchasers

Joy Rumble, Kara Harders, and Kathryn Stofer

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Nutrition and Food Systems

Irrigation Practices for Peaches in Florida

C. Zambrano-Vaca, L. Zotarelli, K. Migliaccio, R. Beeson Jr., K. Morgan, J. Chaparro, and M. Olmstead

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Agriculture Water

Harvesting and Postharvest Handling of Stonefruits in Florida

Jeffrey K. Brecht, Mark A. Ritenour, Mercy A. Olmstead, Ali Sarkhosh, Jose X. Chaparro, Jerry A. Bartz, Steven A. Sargent, and John Van Sickle

Stonefruits grown commercially in Florida include peaches, nectarines, and plums. This publication is directed to current and potential stonefruit growers, handlers, and marketers, as well as researchers, Extension agents, students, and consumers. It provides information about the Florida stonefruit industry, stonefruit cultivars that are suitable for Florida, stonefruit postharvest physiology and pathology, fruit quality, and recommended postharvest handling and marketing practices.

A Practical Guide for Peach Irrigation Scheduling in Florida

Lincoln Zotarelli, Carlos Zambrano-Vaca, Charles E. Barrett, Vivek Sharma, Juanita Popenoe, Ali Sarkhosh, Richard C. Beeson, Kelly T. Morgan, Kati W. Migliaccio, and Jose X. Chaparro

This new 8-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department provides a practical guideline for irrigation of young (1–3 years old) and adult (>3 years old) peach trees cultivated in Florida. Written by Lincoln Zotarelli, Carlos Zambrano-Vaca, Charles E. Barrett, Vivek Sharma, Juanita Popenoe, Ali Sarkhosh, Richard C. Beeson, Kelly T. Morgan, Kati W. Migliaccio, and Jose X. Chaparro.

New peach cultivars highlight of Stone Fruit Field Day

Tory Moore

The upcoming Stone Fruit Field Day will address a variety of topics and concerns Florida peach growers face, including production issues such as disease and pest management and training and pruning trees. The highlight of the field day will be information on new peach cultivars released by the UF/IFAS stone fruit breeding program in the […]

UF students’ peach harvest donated to local food pantries

Jarred Shellhouse

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Students at the University of Florida led the charge to harvest and donate nearly one ton of peaches to Gainesville food pantries. Initiated by horticultural sciences doctoral student Trequan McGee, members from two University of Florida student organizations, along with faculty in the UF/IFAS horticultural sciences department, some friends and a few […]

Don’t miss Osceola County “you-pick” season!

Jessica Sullivan

It’s spring harvest time for pick-your-own fruit and vegetable farms in Osceola County. Blueberries, peaches, blackberries, and lots of vegetables are available this season. Harvest seasons are short, so plan your picking days now! Why support local agriculture? Farms and ranches provide us food, offer scenic places to explore, exercise, socialize, learn, and be entertained. […]