FRUIT TYPE
SEMI-FREESTONE
FLESH
YELLOW
POLLINATION
SELF-FERTILE
BEST KNOWN FOR
COLD HARDINESS
DEPENDABILITY IN THE ORCHARD
WHY WE PLANTED
RELIANCE
Orchard planning is about more than flavor. Reliance gives our variety mix an added measure of winter resilience and dependable production while still delivering the juicy, sweet fruit peach lovers expect.
Its yellow peaches develop a soft red blush and a familiar sweet-tart flavor that performs well fresh, baked, canned or preserved. That combination of hardiness and usefulness made it a smart fit for Pawnee County.
FROM TREE TO TABLE
ONE PEACH. PLENTY OF POSSIBILITIES.
Reliance combines practical orchard performance with the versatility of a flavorful, juicy yellow peach.
BUILT FOR PEACH COUNTRY
GROWING RELIANCE IN OKLAHOMA
Reliance generally requires approximately 800–1,000 winter chill hours. Its exceptional cold hardiness gives the variety added resilience where winter injury can be a concern, while Oklahoma’s warm season supports fruit development.
WINTER REQUIREMENT
800–1,000 HOURS
Approximate winter chill requirement
TYPICAL BLOOM
EARLY SPRING
Timing varies with seasonal weather
HARVEST WINDOW
LATE JULY–AUGUST
Dependent on weather and location
TREE TYPE
SELF-FERTILE
No second variety is required
BRED TO HANDLE THE COLD
THE RELIANCE STORY
Reliance was developed by the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station with a clear purpose: create a peach capable of surviving colder winters while still producing worthwhile fruit.
That hardiness expanded peach-growing possibilities in regions once considered too cold for dependable production. At Pawnee Peaches, it adds resilience and another valuable harvest window to our mix of varieties.
PEACH QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
RELIANCE FAQ
A quick look at the most common questions about this dependable cold-hardy peach.