Florida is known for several things, such as citrus production, Walt Disney World, and alligators, but less well known is that it has a growing peach industry producing excellent quality fruit.     The stone-fruit breeding program at the University of Florida has more than 50 years of breeding experience producing high-quality, low-chill peach, nectarine, and plum varieties. Dr. Ralph Sharpe, Dr. Wayne Sherman, and currently Dr. Jose Chaparro, have directed their efforts to take advantage of Florida’s unique climate to meet early market windows.  And, although their varieties have been grown worldwide, Florida’s ability to produce true tree-ripe fruit is […]