What are the best peach varieties?

Peach is a short-lived plant... It is distinguished by its rapid entry into the fruiting phase, intensive growth.

Peach buds have the ability to quickly awaken and release young shoots. The crown grows and if it is not thinned out, starting from the second year, then the yield will decrease.

From the fourth year, the peaches will become small and misshapen. Young trees begin to bear fruit in the second year after planting. With good care, they can give a crop in the first year, with autumn planting.

But this should not be allowed. Better to let the plant develop. You will collect a small crop, but time will be spent, and the plant will lose strength.

Table of contents

• Juicy peach variety
• Varieties and their description
  • Ripen early: Kiev Early, White Swan, Grisborough and Redhaven, Morettini
  • Medium ripening: Collins, Cardinal, Golden Moscow, Sibiryak, Saturn, Kremlin, Donskoy
  • Late, frost-resistant: Fury, Frost, Veteran
• Self-fertilized, self-fertile peaches: Inka, Vulcan, Harnas, Golden Jubilee

Juicy peach variety

In the past, gardeners dreamed of peaches that can be grown in all regions of the country, not just in the south.

Today, their dreams have come true: breeders have developed many interesting winter-hardy, frost-resistant varieties with different fruiting times, fruit shapes and taste.

Peach trees are divided into four groups (depending on the shape of the fetus):

1. Real peach is a plant with pubescent fruits.
2. Nectarine or bare peach.
3. Potanin's Peach (Potanin's Almond).
4. Fergana peach or fig (flattened fruit).

Peach trees are divided into four groups depending on the shape of the fruit.

The timing of fruit ripening, the flowering period - it all depends not only on the area where the tree is grown, but also on the characteristics of the variety:

1. Early maturing varieties give off the first fruits from July to August.
2. Mid-season enter the fruiting phase in early August and delight with the harvest until September.
3. Late peaches ripen in autumn: September, early October.

Which variety is best suited for a plot or garden depends on the climatic features of the area. It is important to choose plants so as to stretch the fruiting season for the whole season.

The yield of a plant depends on the correct choice of the variety. When buying a seedling, you need to pay attention to several important points, we give their description:

1. Where did the seedling come from?... If the nursery is located in a different strip, then the seedling may die in the first year after planting or it will constantly freeze. The variety should be zoned, and the nursery should be in the same climatic zone (preferably even in the same region) where the tree will grow.
2. Inspection of the scion site... It should be smooth and even, without bumps and hardened juice.
3. Plant root system should have a fibrous shape. A root in one trunk is not good.

Annual seedlings take root better and delight with the harvest faster. When buying, it is better to focus on them, but choose strong, healthy plants, and not frail twigs.

Varieties and their description

Ripen early: Kiev Early, White Swan, Grisborough and Redhaven, Morettini

The peculiarity of early maturing varieties is that they quickly enter the fruiting phase. Two-, three-year-old seedlings are already producing a small harvest. Yields peak in the fourth to fifth year after planting.

When choosing early maturing varieties, it is better to focus on plants that have a low, spreading crown. They are easier to care for and shape during the growth period. Shorter trees are also easier to harvest.

Among the representatives of this group, varieties deserve special attention Kiev Early, White Swan and Redhaven.

Redhiven's crop peaks at 11 years of age. More than a hundred kilograms of fruit are harvested from one tree.

The best early varieties of peaches: Kievsky Early, White Swan, Grisborough and Redhaven, Morettini

Each variety of early peach is good in its own way and has a lot of advantages.

Benefits of early peach varieties:

• form a wide crown no more than 5 meters high;
• plants bloom in April-May;
• they enter the fruiting phase quickly: in the fourth year after planting the seedling;
• fruiting is extended from July to August;
• it has a high yield, aromatic and tasty fruits.

The first fruits appear on a mature, well-formed tree. This cannot but affect the yield: from a six-year-old tree, with proper care, you can harvest up to 60 kilograms of peaches.

Another prominent representative of this group is Grisborough variety... It is distinguished by medium vigor, but, unlike the aforementioned varieties, it has an average winter hardiness.

In order for the plant to bear fruit in mid-latitudes, it must be planted in calm places.

High winter hardiness pleases peach moretini... One of its advantages is a spreading crown that is easy to shape.

Morettini fruits are among the first to ripen, but have average transportability. This prevents the fruit from being transported over long distances.

Medium ripening: Collins, Cardinal, Golden Moscow, Sibiryak, Saturn, Kremlin, Donskoy

Medium ripening varieties allow the peach conveyor to continue.

Feature of plants of this species:

• high, spreading crown (from 5 meters);
• high productivity;
• good winter hardiness;
• large fruits.

Mid-season peaches have a huge number of varieties, but among them there are several types that show themselves perfectly in any conditions and do not require special care: Collins, Cardinal, Golden Moscow, Siberian, Saturn, Kremlin.

Variety Cardinal famous for its huge fruits (from 140 g) and excellent taste. This is one of the most delicious types of peach. On the international tasting scale, he received five points. This is the highest mark.

The plant is resistant to diseases, but it is difficult to tolerate recurrent frosts.It is better to plant it in a calm place, not far from the wall of a house or fence, but away from water.

The best varieties of peaches of medium ripening: Collins, Cardinal, Zolotaya Moskva, Sibiryak, Saturn, Kremlevsky, Donskoy

Kremlin peach adapts without problems to changes in temperature conditions, has high winter hardiness. Thanks to this, he attracted the attention of gardeners from regions where summers are cool. With good care, the fruits reach up to 200 g.

Variety Golden Moscow not so long ago appeared on the market, but its seedlings are very popular. The plant winters well and is resistant to diseases, has juicy large fruits.

The fruiting period stretches for almost three weeks. Peach blooms late, after the threat of frost return, and this increases the number of quality fruits.

Sibiryak variety highly regarded by farmers for its excellent transportability. The yellow fruit can be stored in a cold room for up to three weeks. In addition, they are tasty and juicy, and the bone is easily separated from the pulp.

The first crop is harvested in August, and the last fruits are removed in early September.

Peach Saturn stored no longer than 12 days. It's also a lot. The plant has high winter hardiness (up to -27). A strong crown complicates care and this affects the yield.

If the branches are tilted downward, then you can get an excellent harvest every year.

The most winter-hardy representative of this group is peach donskoy... It not only withstands severe frosts, but also quickly recovers after freezing.

The main advantage of peaches of the middle ripening period is high yield, transportability of fruits and excellent winter hardiness of the tree.

Most varieties have a juicy pulp and a pleasant aroma.... A high crown can be regarded as a disadvantage, but with the correct shaping of the tree, it can be easily eliminated and turns into a virtue.

Late, frost-resistant: Fury, Frost, Veteran

Planted a peach, but it does not bear fruit, only intensively increases the crown? Do not be upset: it is better to be patient and wait a little longer.

Late-ripening varieties bear fruit starting at the age of 5 after planting a seedling. They are intended for cultivation in the southern regions. In the North and in the Middle zone, they do not have time to ripen and are sour.

American Fury withstands frosts down to -28 degrees. It is valued for its huge, up to 300 g, orange-colored fruits. The plant is undemanding to care.

The collection of fruits falls in September, when only apple and pear trees are left in the garden. The fruits are stored for no longer than six days.

Frost variety also bred by American breeders, who focused on winter hardiness and large-fruited plants.

The tree gives a high stable yield, withstands frosts down to -26 degrees, and is resistant to diseases. The fruits are used for fresh food. Stored for ten days.

The best late-ripening peach varieties: Fury, Frost, Veteran

Veteran grade differs from late-ripening varieties in that it quickly enters the fruiting phase and has a low growth. The size of the fruit is also not impressive (no more than 150 g).

They love it for its good taste. It is ideal for conservation.

Self-fertilized, self-fertile peaches: Inka, Vulcan, Harnas, Golden Jubilee

Self-pollinated varieties are very popular among gardeners. To increase fruiting, it is recommended to plant several plants for cross-pollination... But one tree will also bear fruit.

Among self-pollinated, self-fertile varieties, a good harvest in a single planting gives Inka, Volcano, Harnas, Golden Jubilee.

Harnas belongs to winter-hardy, early-ripening dessert varieties. It is a vigorous tree that bears fruit regularly. Its peculiarity is that the fruits hold tightly to the branches and do not fall off.

Early maturing varieties are distinguished by high winter hardiness of trees and flower buds.They can withstand recurrent frosts. This makes it possible to grow them not only in the southern latitudes, but also in the middle lane, as well as in Siberia and the Urals.

Self-pollinated peach varieties: Inka, Volcano, Harnas, Golden Jubilee

In the regions of Siberia, it is necessary to protect trees from recurrent frosts.

Mid-season varieties build up a decent crown and only then please with a rich harvest. The disadvantage is that it is difficult to form branches, but a regular and generous harvest allows you to turn a blind eye to this.

Mid-season varieties often bent downward to facilitate harvesting.

The lack of late-ripening varieties isthat they can only grow in a certain area. But if climatic conditions allow, then these trees will not only decorate the garden, but also delight you with delicious fruits.

When planting a peach, it should be borne in mind that all varieties bloom very early, when there are still few pollinating insects. You can help the plant by gently shaking the upper branches so that the pollen falls on the lower inflorescences.

Plants respond well to fertilizing and watering... Water plays an important role in the formation of fruits. Its quantity depends not only on the size of peaches, but also on their taste and aroma.

Give your seedlings a little attention and care so that they can turn into beautiful trees and please with the harvest every year.

Peach blossom

Peach is a fruit tree of the Rosaceae family. The ancestor of the peach is the almond. During the flowering period, the tree is covered with beautiful pink flowers that appear earlier than the leaves. The plant originated in China. China is the largest exporter of peaches to Russia and other countries.

This is a very thermophilic and light-loving tree, therefore it prefers to grow in the southern part of Russia, Transcaucasia, Ukraine, America, Italy, China, etc.

But, with proper care, peaches can also be grown in regions with cold winters. Currently, varieties have been bred that have good winter hardiness. When buying seedlings, you need to pay attention to the resistance of the variety to frost and frost.

Peach bloom begins in mid-April and lasts an average of 10 days.

Fruit ripening, depending on the variety, begins in 3 - 4.5 months. Fruits on early varieties of trees are ready for consumption after 3 months, on medium-early varieties - after 3-4 months. Late varieties ripen in 4.5 months.

Peach fruits differ in shape, taste, roughness, depending on the varieties. The average fruiting period of a peach tree is 15 years.

The most popular early varieties include:

Favorite Morettini

Favorite Morettini

Maturation - early July

Italian variety with fruits weighing 70-90 grams. Fruiting begins in the second or third year after planting. The fruits are yellow with a red blush, the skin is rough with a pronounced seam in the middle, the taste is juicy and sweet. The shelf life of fruits is 3-4 days, and therefore this variety is extremely inconvenient for transportation. Has an average winter hardiness.

Kiev early

Maturation - mid-July

It is an industrial grade. The trees are of medium height and have a spherical crown. Fruiting of Kiev early begins in the third year of planting. It is quite winter hardy, withstands temperatures up to -25 degrees. Fruits ripen by mid-July. The variety is high-yielding - up to 50-70 kg of peaches per tree. The average fruit weight is 90-150 grams.

Collins

Collins variety

Maturation - end of July

The tree is quite tall, it can reach 6 meters. Sufficiently resistant to frost, powdery mildew and curliness. Fruits appear in the second year of planting. Average yield - 30 kg per tree. The average fruit weight is 110 grams. Peach color is yellow-red.

Greensboro

Greensboro variety

Maturation - early August

The tree has an extensive crown and high growth. This variety is often found in the Crimea, the North Caucasus, Moldova, Georgia, and southern Russia. Fruits - up to 120 grams.The peel is pubescent, thick, dense, rough, the fruits have a sweet and sour, juicy taste. Bears abundantly. Not suitable for cold winters, where frosts exceed -20. Disease resistant. Poorly tolerates transportation and storage.

Redhaven

Variety "Redhaven"

Maturation - first half of August

Redhaven is one of the most popular and delicious varieties. It has large and juicy fruits (Redhaven means "Red Paradise"). Produces abundantly - up to 100 kg per tree. The average fruit weight is 200 grams. Good transportability. Resistant to frost, curliness. Susceptible to diseases of powdery mildew and klyasternosporiosis. We self-pollinate, but for better yields, peach trees of other varieties can be planted in the neighborhood.

Redhaven prefers medium acid soil. Requires frequent fertilizing after planting.

Juicy

Variety "Juicy"

Maturation - first half of August

Tall trees with a broad crown. The variety is self-pollinated, fast-growing, has a high yield. Fruit weight - up to 120 grams. The skin is thick, with a dense roughness. This variety is very winter-hardy, but has a low shelf life and low transportability. Has a tendency to get sick with powdery mildew.

Mid-early varieties include:

White Swan

Variety "White Swan"

Maturation - second half of August

This is a dessert variety of peach, it has a high sugar content. Very good for making compotes, jams, desserts, wine. A tree with an extensive crown, up to 6 meters high, has a high yield, excellent frost resistance - up to -25. This variety is resistant to dry weather and disease. Fruit weight reaches up to 250 grams. The color of the peaches is yellow with a pink tint. The fruits tolerate travel and long-term storage well.

Golden jubilee

Variety "Golden Jubilee"

Maturation - second half of August

The fruits of this variety are transportable and have excellent taste. The average weight is 150 grams. The skin is edged, dense, with a golden yellow tint and a dark red blush. The shelf life is up to 8 days. "Golden Jubilee" has good winter hardiness and high yield - up to 50 kg per tree. Begins to bear fruit from the age of three.

Forest-steppe early

Variety "Forest-steppe early"

Maturation - second half of August

The variety has increased resistance to cold winters and early frosts. Medium-sized tree with a wide crown, medium density. Fruiting begins in the fourth year after planting. Good powdery mildew resistance. The average fruit weight is 110 grams. Peach color is creamy, with a pink blush, rough. The taste is sweet and sour, juicy, very pleasant. Storage - 5-8 days from the date of collection.

Of the late varieties of peach, I would like to highlight:

Veteran

Variety "Veteran"

Maturation - end of August

High self-pollination. Fruiting begins at the age of 3. High winter hardiness. Fruit weight reaches 130 grams. The fruits have medium pubescence, light yellow rind, and juicy flesh. The variety has high winter hardiness, high resistance to diseases, and is well transported.

Sunny Jaminat

Variety "Sunny Jaminat"

Maturation: first half of September

The trees of this variety are not very tall, the crown is spherical and not dense. The variety gives a high yield, the fruits are large, the average weight of the fruit is 160-200 grams. Peach color is bright yellow with red blotches. The taste is very juicy, sweet, with a slight sourness.

Fruiting of the variety begins in the third year after planting. Trees love warm climates and do not tolerate frosts very well. It is necessary to protect plants from diseases and pests, since they are susceptible to curliness and clotterosporia.

The fruits of this variety are highly transportable. They perfectly retain their appearance and taste up to two weeks from the date of collection.

Irganai late

Irganayskiy late variety

Maturation: first half of September

Fruits are bright yellow with red spots, rough. The pulp is juicy, tasty, very tender. The average weight of a peach is 140-150 grams.

The crown of the tree is spreading, spherical, dense. The variety tolerates spring frosts well, but severe frosts are destructive for it. Fruiting is average. Susceptible to diseases of klyasternosporiosis and powdery mildew, curliness.

The fruit has a shelf life of up to 10 days, so the variety is excellent for transportation and sales. The disadvantage is the beginning of fruiting - this variety begins to bear fruit only in the fifth year after planting!

Gardeners have always strived to grow these juicy, tasty fruits in all regions. The best varieties of peaches have already been bred, corresponding to the annual temperatures of many regions, but breeding work continues and discoveries with new incredible properties await us.

Groups of varieties

The varieties known today, depending on the appearance of the fruit, are divided into four groups:

1. Real peach - large fruits of a round shape with pronounced pubescence.
2. Nectarine - round, medium-sized, smooth-skinned fruits.
3. Potanin's peach - Potanin's almonds. Round, medium-sized pubescent fruits.
4. Fergana peach - Another name for "fig" because of the flattened shape of the fluffy fruits.

Also, peach trees are distinguished by their ripening times, which depend both on the area and on the variety:

1. Early ripe- ripen in late June, early July and bear fruit until August.
2. Mid-season - begin to yield crops from early August to September.
3. Late ripening- ripen in September, early October.

The choice of plants for the garden should be based on climatic conditions and personal needs. You can concentrate the entire crop in a short time interval, but it is better, by picking up varieties, to collect juicy hairy fruits all summer and autumn.

A good harvest depends not only on the grade, but also on other features that should be considered when choosing seedlings.

1. Geography.The nursery from which the seedling arrived must be located in the same climatic zone in which it is planned to grow. Otherwise, diseases and other problems of adaptation are inevitable.
2. Quality scion... This is evidenced by an even, smooth place of the scion without sap drips and tubercles.
3. A viable root system. One root will not provide the plant with good nutrition. It is better to choose a seedling with a developed fibrous root shape.

When buying seedlings, you should choose annual, healthy and strong plants: they take root well and quickly begin to bear fruit.

The best varieties and their description

Peach trees differ in fruit shape, ripening times and frost resistance.

Early ripe

The peculiarity of these varieties is in the rapid transition to fruiting. The peak yield occurs 4-5 years after rooting, but a small amount of fruits ripens already on 2-3 year old trees. Some plants pick up ovaries even in the first year of planting, but it is better to stop this, the plant needs to get stronger.

Distinctive features of early peach varieties:

• low wide crown;
• flowering in April - May;
• they begin to bear fruit in the fourth year after planting the seedling;
• high yield for 3 months, from July to August;

Each early variety is good in its own way and has features that you need to know when choosing peaches for your site.

Fluffy early

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Self-fertile variety with high yields, most suitable for growing in regions climatically similar to the North Caucasus. On trees of medium height, oval-round fruits (up to 100 g) with a barely noticeable seam ripen.

The soft greenish-creamy skin is densely pubescent and covered with a coral blush. Delicate white pulp is filled with sweet juice and a unique aroma. The variety is quite resistant to frost and pests.

Greensboro

Bred by American breeders.The spreading crown of a vigorous tree gives a large yield of large (up to 120 g) oval-flattened fruits with a refreshing sweet-sour taste and a pleasant aroma of creamy fibrous pulp.

The thick golden-greenish skin is covered with rare burgundy touches. Similar to the Early Fluffy, grows well in the North Caucasian region, frost-hardy, immune to clasterosporiosis. For mid-latitude cultivation, it is recommended to choose windless areas.

Dagestan gold

Bred by domestic breeders for Dagestan agriculture. The variety has a stable yield, a spherical crown of a medium-sized tree.

Medium-sized fruits (up to 130 g) have a slightly pubescent saffron skin with a bright blush and an orange-golden, fibrous texture, pulp with a memorable sweet-sour taste and aroma. The plant is frost-resistant, immune to clasterosporium disease and curliness; fruits tolerate transportation well.

Favorite Morettini

The work of Italian scientists. It is characterized by very early ripening and an unusual shoot growth rate (up to 0.5 m per season). Fruits with juicy, melting in the mouth, pulp reach 150 g with an average yield of about 40 kg per tree. The variety is quite resistant to disease, but does not tolerate frost well.

However, gardeners argue that if the roots of the plant are properly covered for the winter, then it can be grown much further north. Only transported over short distances.

Kiev early

Fruits, ripening in early July, grow up to 100 g and have a sweet, fragrant white pulp. The variety is non-frost-resistant, but a feature is noticed behind it: after a cold injury, recover in a year or two. Also, the susceptibility to powdery mildew is high, although work is underway in this direction to improve varietal characteristics.

White Swan

Medium early self-fertile variety with a spherical, not very spreading crown. Fruits up to 155 g, with a creamy white juicy pulp that does not darken on the cut. The pleasant harmonious taste is suitable both for fresh consumption and for various types of processing. High-yielding, disease and drought resistant variety, most suitable for central Russia.

Medium ripening peaches

For early maturing, the baton is picked up by varieties with an average ripening period.

Distinctive features of these plants:

• high trunk with an extensive crown, above 5 meters;
• high productivity;
• frost resistance;
• large fruits.

Many varieties of peaches with medium ripening periods have been bred, among which the favorites stand out: Redhaven, Golden Jubilee, Stavropol Pink, Ambassador of Peace, Hryvnia, Veteran, Ruby Prince, Fig Peach Saturn, Vladimir, Cardinal, Kremlin, Golden Moscow, Sibiryak, Donskoy. They are generally unpretentious and require minimal maintenance.

From peach trees with an average ripening period, the first ripe fruits can be harvested 3-4 months after flowering.

Redhaven

Bred in America. A high-yielding variety with large fruits (up to 170 g), rounded-elongated, golden in color with pomegranate sides and light down. Juicy pale orange, with raspberry veins, the pulp is tasty both fresh and canned. Begins to bear fruit in early August, tolerates drought well, but is moderately resistant to frost and disease.

Golden jubilee

Also American selection. Stably productive variety with spherical large fruits (up to 140 g), covered with golden, thin, slightly pubescent skin with a coral blush. Bright orange fibrous pulp, which turns into cherry at the stone, has a pleasant sweet taste. Resistant to frost and fungal diseases, recommended for the North Caucasus region.

Stavropol pink

High-yielding variety of domestic selection. Derived for the climatic conditions of the foothill and central regions of the Stavropol Territory.Large fruits (up to 140 g) ripen from mid-August and have a delicate pulp with an extraordinary sweet and sour taste with a velvety golden-ruddy skin.

The plant prefers light soils enriched with humus with good moisture, heating and ventilation. It does not tolerate dry seasons, but it is resistant to frost and disease.

Ambassador of Peace

A young high-yielding variety, with large (up to 160 g) saffron-colored fruits with a bright blush and juicy sweet pulp. Resistant to spring frost and fungal diseases.

Hryvnia

A promising hybrid variety. Small (up to 90 g) fruits begin to ripen in the first decade of September, 2-3 years after planting. Yellow, covered with fluff and striped-blurred blush, fruits with aromatic juicy pulp tolerate transportation well. Winter hardy, resistant to powdery mildew and curliness.

Veteran

Canadian selection in 1925. High-yielding and very frost-hardy. The first large fruits (up to 130 g) begin to ripen 3 years after planting, have excellent taste, good transportability and disease resistance. Thanks to such varieties, gardeners in regions with cold climates have the opportunity to grow this traditional southern fruit.

Ruby Prince

A variety of American selection. The name of the variety speaks for itself: a high yield of fleshy, juicy, large (up to 300 g) fruits with bright yellow pulp and sweet and sour taste, begins to ripen in the second half of July. This variety is commercially attractive due to its good transportability and long-term retention of presentation.

Fig peach

A relatively young form. It entered Europe at the beginning of the 19th century, but did not receive wide distribution, although its qualities are in no way inferior to the usual varieties.

High-yield, frost-resistant, with a small bone and flattened fruits, varieties are compactly packed and perfectly transported, but not endowed with long-term storage.

The most popular varieties are: Vladimir and Saturn. The first is characterized by large bright fruits (up to 180 g) with juicy sweet pulp, the second has medium-sized fruits (up to 100 g), cream-colored with white fragrant sweet pulp, which changes the taste near the stone.

Cardinal

One of the best varieties in terms of taste. On the international tasting scale, he won the highest mark - 5 points. Large fruits (up to 150 g) of a rounded slightly flattened shape with an orange-yellow pulp and a characteristic blush. It is resistant to diseases, but does not tolerate recurrent frosts. It is better to plant it away from water, in a calm place, next to a wall or fence.

Kremlin peach

Domestic selection. Easily adapts to any soil and weather conditions, resistant to frost, drought and disease. Large fruits (up to 200 g) with an average juiciness and a pronounced peach aroma are covered with a yellowish-orange skin with a red blush. Recommended for regions with cool climates.

Golden Moscow

Bred in the Nikitsky Botanical Garden. Large fruits (up to 180 g) of broadly oval shape with dots, strokes and slight pubescence on ripe ruddy fruits. Sweet pleasant taste with mild sourness, estimated at 4.8 points. Due to late flowering, it is not affected by return frosts, which increases productivity.

Siberian

Created by specialists of the Nikitsky Botanical Garden. It is highly valued for its long shelf life, good transportability and disease resistance. Fruits up to 130 g in size have a juicy, yellowish, densely fibrous, sweet pulp. The pubescent yellow skin is covered with a bright blush on the sunny side.

Donskoy

The most frost-resistant variety in this group. Even after severe frost, it retains the ability to recover.The fruit with a transparent, white, dense pulp, sweet taste with a slight pleasant sourness, is estimated by tasters at 4.5-4.6 points. Disease resistant.

The main advantages of peaches of the middle ripening period are high yields, transportability and cold resistance.

The best varieties of late, frost-resistant peaches

Far-sighted gardeners prefer late varieties with exceptional taste and long shelf life.

Late-ripening varieties begin to bear fruit by the fifth year after planting the seedling. They were bred for cultivation in the southern regions. In the Central lane and in the North, these varieties do not ripen and remain sour.

Jaminat

The work of Dagestani scientists. A fast-growing, medium-late, frost-resistant variety with good immunity, ripening at the end of September. Large (up to 160 g) oval-flattened fruits with bright orange pulp of a delicate pleasant taste in a golden thin skin. Covered with light fluff and streaks of blush.

Elbert

A fast-growing, late-ripening variety of American selection. On vigorous, spreading trees, large (up to 150 g) fruits ripen with a velvety golden-ruddy elegant skin and a fresh sweetish-sour taste. High-yielding, frost-hardy with excellent immune qualities.

Irganai late

High-yielding variety of Dagestan selection. Large or medium (120-160 g), depending on conditions, one-dimensional fruits ripen by mid-September. Bright yellow delicate sweet-sourish pulp is covered with a thin skin with touches of pomegranate-orange flowers. It is transported without loss, stored for up to 10 days.

Fury

American selection. It tolerates frosts down to -29 ° C, has large (up to 300 g) orange fruits. The tree does not require increased maintenance. The harvest falls in September and is stored for no longer than a week.

Frost

Properties similar to the previous variety. Winter-hardy, large-fruited plant with a consistently high yield and good disease resistance.

Veteran

Drops out of a number of late-ripening varieties for several characteristics:

• fast fruiting phase;
• small growth;
• medium-sized (less than 130 g) fruits.

However, its excellent taste and ideal size for preservation make it a favorite of many gardeners and the food industry.

Champions of frost resistance

The first peach trees were certainly thermophilic. But in recent decades, scientists have developed new varieties for cultivation in cold regions as well.

Now you can buy seedlings of plants that can withstand temperatures down to -30 ° C without significant damage.

Vavilovsky

The variety is a mid-early variety of the Crimean selection. It perfectly tolerates low temperatures, return frosts and is resistant to most diseases. A high yield of large (up to 250 g) fruits has an elegant appearance and a pleasant sweet-sour fresh taste.

Fluffy early

The most famous type of domestic selection of this subgroup. Withstands frosts down to -30 ° C, suitable for jams, preserves, canning and fresh consumption.

Juicy

An early frost-resistant species of Russian production. The plant is not afraid of thirty-degree frosts, powdery mildew and curly leaves. Medium (up to 130 g) juicy, fragrant fruits with white pulp and unique taste are so numerous that some have to be removed in the ovary in order to preserve the tree.

Winter hardy

The homeland of the variety is in Ukraine. Withstands freezing down to -40 ° C with subsequent full recovery. A high-yielding variety with large (up to 200 g) tasty sweet fruits. It is recommended to plant at a distance the rest of the stone fruit species.

All peach varieties of this subgroup are bred for cultivation in regions with a short summer and a long cold season.

Self-fertilized, self-fertile peaches

Self-pollinated varieties enjoy great love of gardeners.To increase productivity, it is recommended to plant several plants together, and in calm flowering seasons and in the absence of pollinating insects, use various manual methods of pollination.

But single trees can also please with high fruiting, these include:

• Inca,
• Volcano,
• Harnas,
• Golden jubilee.

In Siberia, these varieties should be protected from recurrent frosts.

Plants respond gratefully to watering and feeding. The availability of sufficient water during the period of fruit formation has a decisive effect on the size, taste and even aroma of the fruit.

Take care of the seedlings, and turning into adult, healthy trees, they will certainly thank you for your attention with a generous juicy harvest.

There are different types of peaches, which differ in a number of criteria and are suitable for growing in certain areas. To determine which peach varieties are best to choose, it is worth learning about the main differences and characteristics of the varieties that are considered the most common.

Early

A feature of this variety of peach is the early ripening of the fruit. In zones with a warm climate, varieties such as Early Sycheva, Kievsky Early, Greensboro peach give ripe fruits already in mid-July. They are grown in various climatic conditions: in the Crimea, Armenia, Moldova, etc.

Early ripening Armenian peaches are famous all over the world. But Crimean people are also very popular. Of the main advantages of early peaches, it is worth highlighting the rapid entry into the fruiting phase. Trees are capable of forming a wide crown. Such plants produce aromatic, tasty fruits in large quantities.

To find out the features of these types, it is worth considering briefly the most popular of them.

Kievsky Early

Blooms from April to May. Fruiting already in July. The first crop can only be harvested from an adult, normally developed plant. As a rule, the first harvest from such trees is harvested after 6 years or a little less after planting. One adult plant at this age is capable of producing up to 60 kg of fruit for its owner. They are very juicy and delicious. They are reminiscent of peach in taste. These trees have a wide crown. The height of the culture itself is small (up to 5 m). For comparison: the height of the common peach can reach 8 m.

White Swan

Produces medium-sized fruits. The characteristic color of the pulp is white. The presence of a dim blush on one side is possible. One such white peach weighs an average of 150 g. White Swan peach ripens in mid-August. It is not highly transportable, and therefore the variety is not suitable for long-distance transportation for the purpose of sale. It is better to eat such fruits fresh immediately after harvest. The fruit has a delicious juicy pulp, loose, soft.

Greensboro

When listing the best early ripening peach varieties, Greensboro should be noted. Such a tree bears fruit in July. The peel of the fruit is very fluffy, which is why this variety is called shaggy. Fireplace-colored fruits with a red blush. The pulp is sweet and juicy. The fruits are not too dense, and therefore they are also unsuitable for long-term transportation. In addition, an insufficiently dense skin contributes to a reduction in shelf life.

Redhaven

This is another name that should be mentioned when listing the early varieties of peaches. This is a medium-sized plant: the shape of the crown is conical, the bark is brownish-gray, the lentils are yellowish. The plant produces a good harvest. On such a tree, quite large peaches grow, like the Pontic variety. The weight of one fruit reaches 160 g. Some weigh 200 g. The skin is velvety, dense. The main color is yellow-orange, bright.

Morettini

Peach Favorite Morettini gives ripe fruits very early. They have yellow skin with a golden hue. The tree itself is small, medium-sized.The plant looks like bush peaches, which also produce medium to small fruit. Characteristics of the pulp: juicy, sweet, aromatic.

Average

Of the advantages of such varieties, it is worth highlighting a high yield. With good frost resistance, Donetsk yellow peach, Collins peach and other similar varieties yield a harvest not much later than the previous group of varieties. These fruits have large juicy fruits.

Collins

These fruit crops are medium-sized. The height of an adult tree is 3.5 m. The leaves of such crops are elongated, lanceolate. The upper part is narrowed. Fruits are medium and large. The skin is velvety, colored in a bright orange color with a raspberry blush. The pulp is fragrant, very tender and juicy. Such fruits are characterized by high transportability. They are able to maintain their presentation and excellent taste for 7 days.

Cardinal

What is the name of the variety that produces the largest fruits? That's right, the Cardinal peach, which is famous for its huge fruits. One weighs 140 grams or more. According to international tasting ratings, fruits of this type received the highest score. The plant is characterized by resistance to various diseases. This variety should be planted in calm areas, for example, near the wall of a house or other building. It is important that there is no pond or other aquatic environment nearby.

Golden Moscow

Many gardeners know how delicious fruits are produced by the Golden Moscow peach. It got its distribution not so long ago, but quickly gained popularity. The plant is frost-resistant. It resembles nectarine in taste and sweetness.

Siberian

Farmers appreciate this variety for its good transportability. The fruits are yellow and can be stored in cool rooms for up to 21 days. The crop can be harvested at the end of August.

Saturn

The variety is also known for its long shelf life. Ripe fruits can be stored for 12 days without losing their taste and appearance. It is worth noting that this variety has a strong crown, which complicates the care of such a tree. Gardeners appreciate this variety because it is winter hardy (able to survive frosts down to -27 ° C without problems). If properly cared for and the branches tilted down, the tree will produce a good harvest every year.

Kremlin

Peach Kremlin is distinguished by its ability to quickly adapt to temperature extremes. Due to this, the Kremlin variety is grown mainly in areas where cool temperatures remain for a long time in summer. Differs in frost resistance. With proper care, ripe fruits weighing up to 200 g can be harvested.

Donskoy

Peach Donskoy is the leader in its ability to withstand severe frosts from mid-season varieties. The frost-resistant Donskoy species can quickly recover even after freezing. It is characterized by high yield, tasty fruits and good transportability. Suitable for both personal cultivation and business.

Late

Such varieties as wild peach, Fury, Veteran peach, Negus red-leaved peach are distinguished not only by their late ripening period, but also by the best frost resistance of all existing varieties. One of the leaders in frost resistance is the Khasansky peach.

It is worth noting that many of these crops, when grown in the North, can produce sour fruits, while a similar tree grown in the southern region produces sweet and juicy fruits.

Fury

This is a variety that survives frosts down to -28 ° C without any problems. The fruit has a characteristic orange color. The tree is unpretentious and does not require complex maintenance. You can harvest the crop at the end of September. Such fruits are stored for no more than 6 days.

Frost

It was brought out by breeders from America. The plant bears large fruits. Withstands severe frosts. Resistant to all kinds of diseases.The fruit is suitable for fresh consumption.

Veteran

It differs from the rest of the late ripening ones in that it begins to bear fruit much faster. Plants of this type are short. The fruits are also small. These fruits are suitable for preservation.

Self-pollinated

These types are no less popular among gardeners. For example, there are partially self-pollinated species (for example, the Big Hani peach), and there are self-fertile varieties such as the Golden Jubilee peach or the Inka peach, Volcano. To get a good harvest, experts advise planting several fruiting crops at once for the purpose of cross-pollination.

Inca

This is a type of mid-late ripening. Fruits are round in shape, the weight of one reaches 150–180 g. The pulp has a sweet dessert taste. This variety is suitable for business as the fruits can be transported over long distances. Suitable for consumption both fresh and as various blanks.

Volcano

It is characterized by high productivity. It is also resistant to fungal diseases and sudden temperature changes. Growth strength is moderately intense. Such fruits ripen in August. Orange peel. Most of the fruit has a blush. The weight of one can be different - from 80 to 120 g.

The key feature of this variety is its firm flesh. Due to this, this variety is perfect for freezing and processing.

Harnas

Early ripe dessert type. Bears fruit regularly. Differs in resistance to cold long winters. After ripening, the fruits are firmly held on the branches and do not fall off. Suitable for growing in Siberia.

Golden jubilee

Speaking of the Golden Jubilee peach, the description of the variety can be limited to evaluating the taste and appearance of the fruit. The fruits are sweet, very beautiful, and have an attractive presentation. If you plant several plants at once, it will contribute to better pollination. You can harvest up to 50 kg of fruit from one tree.

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