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White Lady Peach

White Lady



WHITE LADY is an extremely attractive white-fleshed freestone peach from Zaiger Genetics, Modesto, California. Average fruit diameter is 2.5 to 3.0 inches. The harvest season begins July 28 to Aug. 8. Red skinned fruit with firm, white flesh. The flesh is fairly firm, semi-cling and sweet with low acid. The flavor is fair to good. It is moderately susceptible to bacterial spot disease. Good storage quality. Eighty to 95% of the fruit surface is covered with a dark pinkish red over a cream background. The color is almost iridescent. If fruit hang on the tree too long, fruit may develop skin discoloration and ink spots. The non-aromatic fruit is somewhat triangular in shape typical of split pits, but they are not split pits. Self-fertile. Highly recommended for commercial use. Requires 850-950 hours of chilling.

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