Georgia Peaches
The history of peach in the State of Georgia started a long time ago with Samuel H. Rumph, "father of the Southern Peach Industry."
Mr. Rumph inherited from his forbears a love of horticulture. After his father's death, Samuel was reared by his mother on his grandparent's plantation.
Read more about the history of Georgia peaches
GA's Top 10 Counties
for Peaches*
- Bleckley
- Hall
- Peach
- Habersham
- Taylor
- Crawford
- Macon
- Monroe
- Brooks
- Meriwether
*Georgia Farm Gate Value Report 2023
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UGA PEACH BLOG
Posted by Blaauw on Apr 13, 2026
Within Season Scale Management – 2026
While this season has been off to an unpredictable start, a famous American once said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except San Jose scale and taxes,”… or something like that. Although we had some unfortunate cold spells, overall we have had a warmer start to the season than we did […]
UGA PEACH BLOG
Posted by Blaauw on Mar 2, 2026
Scale Management and Management Guides – 2026
I can’t believe it is already March, but with the cooler temperature this spring, the scale insects have been slow to develop as well. However, with the warmer temperatures on the way, the scale will begin to develop, so if you haven’t gotten out your delayed-dormant spray yet, and you aren’t to pink stage yet, […]
UGA PEACH BLOG
Posted by Jeff Cook on Jan 26, 2026
Middle Georgia Peach Update
Due to weather to the north of us, and because we don’t like to get out when it’s below 20, we have postponed the Middle Georgia Peach Update that was supposed to be held tomorrow the 27th of January. The new date is the the 5th of February from 10 am until 12 pm. Extension […]
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