U.S. Patent PP20,294
Peach Variety
- Fruit Size: Large
- Chill Requirement: 250 hours
- Growth Habit: Semi-upright
- First Harvest: Around April 26 near Gainesville, FL
Description: ‘Flordabest’ was released and patented in 2009 and has a FDP of 82 days from fruit set to harvest. The fruit develop 90–100% blush, making them very attractive. The fruit are large, and have melting, but uniformly firm yellow flesh, and semi-clingstone pits. The fruit ripens about 7–10 days earlier than the standard peach cultivar ‘TropicBeauty’ in Gainesville, Florida. It is recommended for trial in Gainesville and south to Interstate 4
License Availability: FFSP has non-exclusively licensed the following entities for the propagation of the ‘Flordabest’ peach cultivar:
Phillip Rucks Citrus Nursery, Inc.
http://www.ruckscitrusnursery.com/