Santa Barbara Peach (Prunus persica sp.)<br /> This is my favorite peach and one I hope everyone gets to taste some day!  It combines the sweetness of a Babcock or Belle of Georgia with the explosive flavor of an Elberta or Rio Oso Gem.  Large peach with yellow skin and red blush.  Yellow fleshed freestone with red near the pit.  Flesh is fine texture and melting.  This is a freah eating fruit.  Its soft texture will not hold up to storage, shipping or baking.  Pointed in shape similar to Elberta.  It is a sport from Ventura and great for mild climates - requiring only 300 hours chilling.  Ripens early to mid-July (around July 4th in our climate).  A delight to eat!
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