Stone Fruit at the University of Florida

We are conducting research to establish total peach acreage in the state of Florida, and collecting data to author orchard establishment and production budgets that can be updated annually.  Please fill out our online survey!

Peach Survey

New Issues and Events

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

• We have Flordaguard Seed available!
   
• Presentations from the UF Stone Fruit Postharvest Workshop are available!

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.

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.