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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Freestone Peach |
| Scientific name | Prunus persica |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / — |
| Produce category | Stone Fruit |
| Produce subcategory | Peach |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4038 |
| PLU — organic | 94038 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_5786 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 75.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Redhaven | 18% | One of the most popular and widely planted freestone peaches. Medium-sized, firm, yellow flesh with a red blush. Excellent flavor, good for fresh eating, canning, and freezing. Early-mid season harves |
| Elberta | 10% | A classic, large, yellow-fleshed freestone peach with a distinctive red blush. Known for its rich flavor and suitability for canning and baking. Late season harvest. Still widely recognized despite ne |
| Contender | 8% | Highly cold-hardy, making it popular in northern climates. Medium to large fruit with firm, yellow flesh and good flavor. Good for fresh eating and processing. Mid-season harvest. |
| Glohaven | 7% | Large, firm, yellow-fleshed peach with good color and excellent quality. Very popular for canning and freezing due to its non-browning flesh and firm texture. Mid-season harvest. |
| Cresthaven | 6% | Large, firm, yellow-fleshed peach with good flavor and color. Excellent for fresh eating, canning, and freezing. Known for its consistent quality and good shipping characteristics. Late season harvest |
| Elegant Lady | 5% | A popular California variety. Large, firm, yellow-fleshed peach with a beautiful red blush and excellent sweet flavor. Good for fresh market and shipping. Mid-season harvest. |
| O’Henry | 4% | Large, firm, yellow-fleshed peach with a distinctive red stripe and excellent flavor. Good for fresh eating and processing. Known for its good keeping quality. Late season harvest. |
| Suncrest | 3.5% | Large, firm, yellow-fleshed peach with a rich, sweet flavor. Good for fresh eating and canning. Reliable producer. Mid-season harvest. |
| Flavorcrest | 3% | Early-season peach with good size, firm yellow flesh, and excellent flavor. Popular for early fresh market sales. Good color and texture. |
| Rio Oso Gem | 2.5% | Very late-season peach, known for its large size, firm, yellow flesh, and rich, sweet flavor. Excellent for fresh eating, canning, and freezing. Good storage potential. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 45°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | moderate |
| Production rate (20°C) | 50 µL/kg·h typical (10–100) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Peaches are climacteric and produce significant ethylene, accelerating ripening and senescence. Store separately from ethylene-sensitive produce.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producer, sensitive to ethylene. Should not be stored with ethylene-sensitive commodities.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Stable, with growing interest in premium and organic segments.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.7 |
| Income elasticity | 0.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Elegant Lady | 10% |
| O’Henry | 8% |
| Summer Lady | 7% |
| Redglobe | 6% |
| Contender | 5% |
| Reliance | 4% |
| Other Freestone Varieties | 60% |
Pack sizes
- 25 lb cartons
- 2-layer cartons (various counts e.g., 25, 28, 30, 32, 36)
- 1 lb and 2 lb clamshells
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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