Contender Peach

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Prunus persica (Contender)

Due to import restrictions, we are unable to ship Contender Peach to CA, Europe, Canada, etc.

The 'Contender' peach is a delicious, sweet, and juicy freestone variety. It produces medium to large peaches, perfect for freezing and canning. Known for blooming late and being bud-hardy, this variety offers consistent, large crop yields and is ideal for northern climates. It is very cold-hardy and resistant to bacterial spot, thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8.

Due to import restrictions, we cannot ship peaches to CA, WA, or Europe.

A cross between Summercrest and Redhaven, 'Contender' was released in 1987 by the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station. The trees produce non-showy blossoms, with the harvest season typically starting from August 8 to August 15. The fruit is attractive, with a yellow flesh and a good size (2.5 to 3.0 inches in diameter). Seventy-five to ninety percent of the surface is red, and the flesh is aromatic and flavorful. The peaches are round, with a slightly raised and soft suture, and ripen uniformly. This variety is known for producing many flower buds and consistently good crops.

Plant Characteristics:

• Pest Resistance: Fair
• Disease Resistance: Good
• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Heat Tolerance: Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Fair
• Sun Tolerance: Excellent
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor
• Shade Tolerance: Poor
• No Spray Requirement: Poor
• Salt Tolerance: Fair
• Fresh for Kids: Excellent
• Deer Resistance: Fair
• Thorns: No
• Plant Type: Tree
• Soil Type: Adaptable
• Edible Type: Fruit
• Self-Fertile: Yes

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and feedback are always welcome.