fruit tree variety in zone 6a
Contender peach in zone 6a
Contender · Prunus persica
- Zone
- 6a -10°F to -5°F
- Growing season
- 180 days
- Chill needed
- 600 to 900 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 90 to 150
The verdict
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About Contender
Sweet, balanced flavor, freestone, firm yellow flesh; fresh, canning, freezing. Late-blooming so it dodges spring frost. Bacterial-spot resistant.
Critical timing for zone 6a
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Common challenges in zone 6a
- ▸ Brown rot in stone fruit
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Spring frost damage to peach buds
Disease resistance
Documented resistance for Contender; useful for low-spray management in zone 6a.
- bacterial-spot
Modified care for zone 6a
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Contender in adjacent zones
Other peach varieties for zone 6a
- Madison
Sweet, rich flavor, freestone; cold-hardy and resistant to spring frost. Excellent fresh and for canning. Late…
- Redhaven
Sweet, juicy, firm, freestone yellow flesh; the industry standard with classic peach flavor. Eats fresh, cans …
- Reliance
Sweet, juicy, freestone yellow flesh with classic peach flavor; good fresh, excellent canning and freezing. Co…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Contender peach grow in zone 6a?
Yes. Contender is recommended for USDA zones 5a through 7b, which includes zone 6a.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 6a?
Peach needs 600 to 900 chill hours. Zone 6a typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
- Does Contender resist regional diseases in zone 6a?
Contender carries documented resistance to bacterial-spot, which can simplify low-spray management in zone 6a.
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