University Of Arkansas Releases New White-Flesh Peaches

Two new white-flesh peaches from the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture make it possible for Arkansas growers to pick white peaches continuously from late June through early August.

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John R. Clark, Division of Agriculture fruit breeder, said white peaches have a distinct flavor that’s different from what consumers expect in a yellow peach. White Diamond and White Cloud join earlier white peaches from the University of Arkansas, White Rock, White Country, and White River.

All of the peaches are well adapted for Arkansas’ growing climate and have good resistance to bacterial spot disease, according to Clark. “These five peaches have overlapping picking seasons beginning with White Rock around June 25 and concluding with White Diamond around Aug. 10,” said Clark. “The addition of White Cloud and White Diamond to the white peach lineup gives growers more high-value options to complement their peach season.”

White Diamond is a low-acid, freestone peach with a sweet white flavor similar to White Country. It has a firm texture until fully ripe, when it becomes melting. Fruit is medium large, and its first harvest date varies from July 24 to Aug. 3.

White Cloud is a non-melting flesh cling peach with standard acidity and a distinct white peach flavor. It has the texture of a processing peach combined with white flesh. The fruit is about the same size as White Diamond and is very firm when fully ripe.

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White Diamond and White Cloud are available in very limited numbers right now from Cumberland Valley Nursery in McMinville, Tenn. They will be more widely available in 2010.

Source: Division of Agriculture, University of Arkansas

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