‘Florida King’ Peach is an excellent choice for home gardeners in the south.  This vigorous fruit tree is widely planted across the gulf coast and produces abundant crops of high-quality peaches.  The clingstone fruit is large and firm with a smooth texture.  Its skin is yellow which blushes with red when it ripens.  ‘Florida King’ peaches are self-pollinating and typically ripen in May to early June and have a delicious, sweet flavor.  Grow your own fresh peaches for fresh eating, cobblers, pies, tea, and other tasty treats!

When planting, be sure to choose a location that allows for peach trees to spread up to 20 feet. They will need hot weather during their growing season, well-drained soil, and need fertilizer regularly.  To maintain their size and encourage new growth, they require heavy pruning.  Peach trees begin to bear fruit at approximately 3 years of age and will reach peak productivity at 8 to 12 years.