OLLI-SCIE-4043 - Peach Fuzz: Can We Grow Peaches in New Hampshire? 

Course Description

Learn about the research Concord’s Apple Hill Farm is doing by planting new peach varieties. Five years ago, they were approached by UNH Cooperative Extension to plant a stone fruit orchard to do research on varieties, cultural practices and winter hardiness. Apple Hill planted 31 different varieties of stone fruit, peaches (flat, yellow, and white) and nectarines (yellow and white). The research hopefully will illustrate cold hardiness and the impacts of the climate changes we are facing in agriculture, including all the weather swings – hot, cold, wet and dry. Hopefully, with a great crop in 2024 there will be sampling and tasting to provide to registrants. Note: This course will be offered outside in the field or at the farmstand with limited seating available. Registrants may wish to bring a camp chair if seating is required.