FRUIT TYPE
FREESTONE
FLESH
YELLOW
POLLINATION
SELF-FERTILE
BEST KNOWN FOR
BALANCED FLAVOR
A PROVEN ORCHARD FAVORITE
WHY WE PLANTED
REDHAVEN
Redhaven earned its place as one of America’s best-known peach varieties by combining dependable production, attractive fruit and excellent flavor. It is a peach with the kind of balance that works equally well fresh from the tree or in the kitchen.
Inside, the firm yellow flesh delivers a lively mix of sweetness and acidity. Its color, texture, versatility and earlier harvest window made it a natural fit for our Pawnee County orchard.
FROM TREE TO TABLE
ONE PEACH. PLENTY OF POSSIBILITIES.
Redhaven combines dependable firmness with the balanced flavor that makes it outstanding fresh, baked or preserved.
BUILT FOR PEACH COUNTRY
GROWING REDHAVEN IN OKLAHOMA
Redhaven generally requires approximately 800–900 winter chill hours. That makes it a strong fit for much of Oklahoma where winters typically provide enough chilling for dependable spring bloom and fruit development.
WINTER REQUIREMENT
800–900 HOURS
Approximate winter chill requirement
TYPICAL BLOOM
EARLY SPRING
Timing varies with seasonal weather
HARVEST WINDOW
LATE JUNE–MID-JULY
Dependent on weather and location
TREE TYPE
SELF-FERTILE
No second variety is required
THE PEACH THAT SET A STANDARD
THE REDHAVEN LEGACY
Redhaven was introduced through the Michigan State University peach breeding program and became one of the most influential peach varieties grown in North America. Its dependable performance, attractive color and excellent eating quality helped it become an orchard standard.
For decades, growers have even used Redhaven’s ripening date as a reference point when describing the harvest timing of other peach varieties. Its long popularity reflects how well it performs from orchard to table.
PEACH QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
REDHAVEN FAQ
A quick look at the most common questions about this dependable early-season peach.