Plant Profile

Elberta Peach

About Peaches

  • Botanical Name: Prunus persica
  • Common Name: Elberta Peach
  • Germination: Stratify 500 to 800 hours
  • Sunlight: Full sun
  • Maturity: 3 years
  • Non-GMO
  • Organic
  • Plant Food: FoxFarm Big Bloom for Organic Gardening
  • Roots: 1 to 3 inches below the surface soil
  • Size: Semi-dwarf
  • Zones: 5 to 9

Rating

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Companion Plants for Peaches

  • Basil
  • Chamomile
  • Comfrey
  • Dandelions
  • Lavender
  • Marigolds
  • Nasturtiums
  • Rosemary

Harvesting Peaches

Early to late summer.

Nutritional Data for Peaches

Important Nutrients

Fiber - to maintain gut health
Vitamin C - helps wounds heal
Vitamin A - important for eyes, skin, and immune systems
Vitamin E - powerful antioxidant
Potassium - plays a role in every heartbeat
Water - essential for life
Nutrition Facts
1 servings per container
Serving size
1 cup slices (154g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
0.39g
0%
Saturated Fat
0.03g
0%
Trans Fat
0g
Total Carbohydrates
14.7g
5%
Dietary Fiber
2.3g
8%
Total Sugars
12.9g
26%
Includes --g Added Sugars
--%
Protein
1.4g
3%
Vitamin A
IU
502IU
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04mg
3%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05mg
4%
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.2mg
8%
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24mg
5%
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
0.04mg
2%
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
6.2mcg
2%
Vitamin C
10.2mg
11%
Vitamin E
1.1mg
7%
Vitamin K (Phylloquinone)
4mcg
3%
Calcium
9.2mg
1%
Fluoride
6.2mcg
0%
Iron
0.39mg
2%
Magnesium
13.9mg
3%
Phosphorus
30.8mg
2%
Potassium
292.6mg
6%
Selenium
0.15mcg
0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
Data Source: Raw Peaches
USDA Food Data Central
https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169928/nutrients
-- Represents data that is not available.

Selection & Storage

Choose peaches that are medium sized and not too hard or soft. Unripe peaches will not sweeten after being picked.
Although peaches are good at room temperature, they are not harmed by refrigeration. Peaches can be kept up to one week depending on freshness.

Tips For Using Peaches

Ideas for Serving

Enjoy raw either whole or sliced. Peaches can be enjoyed with yogurt for extra flavor and nutrients. Try grilling peaches at a cookout.