Stone Fruit at the University of Florida

New Issues and Events

Check in periodically for pest alerts and announcements for field days and the Calendar of Events.

• NEW!!  Peach Establishment and Production Budgets for Download!
• Presentations from the Winter Pruning Workshop are available!
• Order Flordaguard seed today for your propagation needs.

UF Stone Fruit Program History

How did the Stone Fruit program start?  Find out what other fruits were bred in this program before peaches, nectarines and plums.

Stone Fruit Production in Florida

Where to start?  This page has information on how to establish an orchard, manage diseases, weeds, and pests, and all aspects of production.

• 2013 Peach, Nectarine and Plum Spray Guide for the Southeastern U. S. !
• Orchard Establishment and Production
• Best Management Practices (UF Extension, Citrus and Non-Citrus Crops)
• Disease Management
• Insect Management
• Weed Management
• Nutrition
• Irrigation
• Thinning and Cropload Management
• Frost Protection
• Marketing and Economics of Production
  • Current Peach Market Updates
• Related Links

Stone Fruit Varieties and Availability

Find out what the latest varieties are and their availability at regional nurseries.

The "Just Peachy" Blog

What's going on in Florida or the American peach world?  Read the blog to find out what Mercy thinks about peach production and the associated issues.