Stone Fruits
Fruits of the botanical family Rosaceae that contain a single hard seed, called a stone, pit, or pip. The term includes peaches, plums, nectarines, litchis, olives, cherries, greengages, apricots, almonds, and sloes.
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Related Topics: Fruit Products, Recipes, Stone Fruits
Related Topics: Diseases, Fruit and Nut Pest Management, Stone Fruits
Related Topics: Fruit and Nut Pest Management, Insects, Stone Fruits
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Publications
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A Practical Guide for Peach Irrigation Scheduling in Florida
HS1413/HS1413by 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. ChaparroMay 26, 2021This 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.
Alternative Opportunities for Small Farms: Peach and Nectarine Production Review
AC018/RFAC018 by Ali Sarkhosh, Mercy Olmstead, Jeff Williamson, Jose Chaparro, and Juanita PopenoeApril 1, 2019
Establishment and Production Costs for Peach Orchards in Florida: Enterprise Budget and Profitability Analysis
FE1016/FE1016 by Ariel Singerman, Marina Burani-Arouca, and Mercy OlmsteadFebruary 26, 2021
Florida Peach and Nectarine Varieties
MG374/Cir1159 by Ali Sarkhosh, Mercy Olmstead, Jose Chaparro, Pete Andersen, and Jeff WilliamsonOctober 30, 2019
Growing Plums in Florida
HS250/HS895 by A. Sarkhosh, M. Olmstead, E. P. Miller, P. C. Andersen, and J. G. WilliamsonSeptember 14, 2018
Harvesting and Postharvest Handling of Stonefruits in Florida
HS1459/HS1459by Jeffrey K. Brecht, Mark A. Ritenour, Mercy A. Olmstead, Ali Sarkhosh, Jose X. Chaparro, Jerry A. Bartz, Steven A. Sargent, and John Van SickleApril 19, 2023Stonefruits 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.
Irrigation Practices for Peaches in Florida
HS1316/HS1316 by C. Zambrano-Vaca, L. Zotarelli, K. Migliaccio, R. Beeson Jr., K. Morgan, J. Chaparro, and M. OlmsteadApril 24, 2018
Organic Peach Production in Florida
HS1447/HS1447by David Campbell, Danielle Treadwell, Ali Sarkhosh, Oscar E. Liburd, and Jeff BrechtMay 2, 2023Organic 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
WC288/AEC626 by Joy Rumble, Kara Harders, and Kathryn StoferMarch 18, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Nutrition and Food Systems
Peach Root-knot Nematode
HS1320/HS1320 by Mary Ann D. Maquilan, Ali Sarkhosh, and Donald DicksonJuly 27, 2018
Prunus mume: Japanese Apricot
ST512/ENH-671 by Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. WatsonApril 22, 2015
Rootstocks for Florida Stone Fruit
HS366/HS1110 by Ali Sarkhosh, Mercy Olmstead, Jose Chaparro, and Thomas BeckmanApril 12, 2019
Summer Pruning in Low-Chill Peaches Grown in Florida
HS1377/HS1377 by Ali Sarkhosh, Dustin Huff, Trequan McGee, and Juanita PopenoeOctober 5, 2020
Thinning Florida Peaches for Larger Fruit
HS1324/HS1324 by Yuru Chang, Ali Sarkhosh, Jeffrey Brecht, and Peter AndersenJanuary 8, 2019
Training and Pruning Florida Peaches, Nectarines, and Plums
HS365/HS1111 by Ali Sarkhosh and James FergusonSeptember 5, 2018
Related IFAS Blog Posts
New peach cultivars highlight of Stone Fruit Field Day
Tory MooreApril 18th, 2022The 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 ShellhouseJuly 13th, 2021GAINESVILLE, 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 SullivanApril 2nd, 2019It’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. […]
