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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*

  1. Bleckley 
  2. Hall  
  3. Peach 
  4. Habersham 
  5. Taylor 
  6. Crawford 
  7. Macon 
  8. Monroe 
  9. Brooks 
  10. Meriwether

*Georgia Farm Gate Value Report 2023

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Management Recommendations following Hail Damage
Unfortunately, with the recent storms across the southeast, many have experienced damage to their crop due to hail. While there is not much we can do for severely damaged fruit, there are actions we can take to help mitigate further issues with diseases and insect pests. While this post is a little late, hopefully it […]
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San Jose scale crawler management 2025
Although we have had several days of relatively cool spring weather, overall we have had a warmer start to the season than we did last year. As such, the first large peak of San Jose scale crawler activity is earlier this year compared to last year. Crawlers have already been observed this season. However, with […]
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Scale Management – 2025
I am a little late with the post for this year, but with the cooler temperature this spring, the scale insects have been slow to develop as well. However, with the warmer temperatures, the scale will begin to develop, so if you haven’t gotten out your delayed-dormant spray yet, there is still time. For delayed […]

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A bowl full of red mayhaw fruit. CAES News
Did you know you can grow: Mayhaw 04/29/25 Makenna Grace Reavis cultivate.caes.uga.edu
Georgia, traditionally known as the Peach State, is famous for its peaches, pecans and peanuts, but thanks to its mild climate, the state also supports a variety of uncommon and exotic fruits.
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Spotting trouble: How Georgians can help combat spotted lanternfly 12/24/24 Emily Cabrera
Despite its striking appearance, with bold orange wings and eye-catching patterns, the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is far from the welcome guest it may seem. This invasive insect has made its way to Georgia, posing a significant economic threat to agriculture and threatening residential landscapes with tree damage.
Peach growers are looking forward to a fruitful season as the weather this winter and spring have been near-perfect for the sensitive crop. This year is projected to be a much-needed comeback from the disastrous season they experienced after a late freeze in March 2023 took out more than 90% of the state's crop. (Photo by Dorothy Kozlowski/UGA) CAES News
Growers hopeful 2024 peach season will rebound from disastrous 2023 04/10/24 Emily Cabrera
With no freezing temperatures in the forecast and hope for strong pricing during the upcoming season, peach growers are looking forward to a much-needed rebound this year.
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