What varieties of peaches can be grown in the suburbs?

My childhood and youth were spent in Saratov, where some gardeners grew exotic - peach. This is despite the harsh continental climate, when there are frosts above 30 °, winter thaws and a lot of snow.

Then my own piece of land appeared, and I bought a local peach seedling. A year later, we tasted the first egg-sized fruits with delicious juicy pulp. In the harsh winter of 2006, the peach was heavily frozen, but over the summer 7 new shoots grew, of which we left 4 - more than 2 m in height. The next year it bore fruit again. Now this peach is more than 10 years old, we were only 2 years old without fruit.

When they began to lay a new garden in the Moscow region, they brought with them the bones of that Saratov peach. They buried them in a garden bed to a depth of 10 cm. Of the 30 seeds, some sprung up in the spring, some - a year later. They got little care - sometimes weeding and watering. Sometimes, in winter, the trunks of some plants died, and in the spring, growth began from the lower buds.

We decided that it would be better to place the peaches on the plot on the south side of the house, so that over the summer they accumulate more starch and other substances necessary for wintering.

Now we have 10 peaches growing: one donated variety Kievsky early, grafted onto a local plum, the rest are seedlings of a Saratov peach.

Peach is usually formed in a low bowl, but I just have trees with a center conductor or bushes with 2-3 trunks.

For the first two years, the trees were not covered, the wood endures the winters near Moscow, but the flower buds require protection from frost. Now for the winter, we cover the trees approximately like roses and grapes, after frosts minus 5-10 °. The first version of the shelter was made similar to the grape one: young trunks were bent to the ground and fixed with pegs, covered with foil, lutrasil and slate.

In the spring, they discovered that mice and voles love to gnaw not only grapes, but also peaches. They concluded that it was necessary to put the poison under the shelter from the fall. In the spring, the peaches bloomed, there were several ovaries, but in June they crumbled - probably from a lack of care and watering.

See also: Growing peaches in the garden. Diseases, productive varieties, pruning and care.

Warming a peach for the winter

In the following winter, they arranged a shelter in the form of a volcano hut: the branches were pulled with ropes to the trunk, a frame was made of the boards with screws, sheets of mineral wool were put on it, they were covered with polyethylene from the rain and tied with ropes from the rain, and slate was closed from the sun on the south side. A hole of 10-20 cm was left at the top - for ventilation. In general, we make the shelter from available materials at hand.

After the flower buds have been saved from winter freezing, in the spring it is necessary to save them from damping out and early germination.

For this, the shelter was removed in April, when there was still snow in some places. Victory Day was celebrated among flowering peaches. Although the culture is self-pollinated, we "pollinated" manually - with the help of a dust brush. There were many ovaries, then some were removed.

Reference by topic: Technology of growing a peach in the form of a bush in central Russia and the Moscow region

Peach in the suburbs - care

They looked after the trees like this: in May and June they fertilized them with dry chicken droppings, complex mineral fertilizers, watered them in a timely manner and treated the near-trunk circle with a hoe 2-3 times. Last year there were no pests and diseases, one treatment from them in June was enough.

In the same June, some of the strong branches were cut in half, the crowns growing inward were cut out. In August, the peach fruits began to color, a faint aroma appeared, at the end of the month they began to soften - they were ripe.

The Saratov peach has a yellowish flesh, pink near the stone, sweet and sour taste, the fruit weight is about 55 g. The early Kiev peach has yellowish flesh, the consistency is denser, the taste is sweet and sour, weight is about 85 g.

Those who do not risk will be left without a peach

For a long time I did not dare to plant a peach - I thought that this thermophilic plant was not for our latitudes. But she took a chance and bought a zoned seedling.

Planted in April at an angle of 45 degrees, (directed in the direction where the sun is at 12 o'clock in the afternoon). Imagine my surprise when, in the 2nd year after planting, the tree was covered with beautiful red-pink flowers, and later the fruits set. Ripe peaches were not inferior in taste to the southern varieties.

I take care of the culture in the same way as for the rest of the fruit trees. The most important thing is to properly prepare a young plant for winter. In autumn, after leaf fall in dry weather, I treat the crown with a 7% urea solution (700 g per 10 l of water). After 7-10 days, for shelter, you need to tilt the tree closer to the ground. To do this, stepping back a little from the bush, drove 2 stakes into the soil, tied a rope-crossbar to them (the construction in the form of the letter "P" turned out), and to it, in turn, a string and, alternately throwing it on skeletal branches, gently tilted them to the crossbar (the twine was securely fixed). Then I put spruce branches on the tree to protect it from mice, and with the onset of a stable cold snap, I throw covering material on top. In winter, the best insulation is snow. To detain him, I put raspberries, cut flower stalks, brushwood on spunbond.

To prevent fungal diseases (peach especially suffers from curly leaves) in the spring, after removing the shelter (when the threat of severe frosts has passed), I treat the tree with a 3% solution of Bordeaux liquid (300 g per 10 l of water). After flowering, when the ovary reaches the size of a pea, I spray it with a fungicide (Horus, Skor, etc. - according to the instructions).

Tatiana FROLOVA

SPECIALIST'S WORD

Planting a peach seedling at an angle of 45 degrees is appropriate in the case of complete or partial covering of the plant for the winter. Having adopted this method, amateur gardeners need to be on the lookout - they often deepen the root collar (the place where the roots go into the trunk). Then the peach can enter fruiting much later. And in some cases, when moisture accumulates around the root collar, the tree even dies due to its drying out. Normally, in this early-growing culture, the first fruits, as the author writes, appear as early as 2-3 years after planting.

Nikolay KHROMOV, Cand. agricultural sciences

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What varieties of peaches are suitable for the Moscow region?

I will continue my story about peaches growing in the Moscow region.

Previously, these plants were considered exotic.Now there are many zoned varieties for our strip. They are sold in almost every nursery or gardening store.

Most gardeners buy a seedling just because they liked the beautiful picture or if a friend suggested it. They wait for a long time, when the tree will grow, begin to bear fruit abundantly and bear large juicy peaches.

Most often, such people will be disappointed: some do not like the taste, some do not ripen the fruits, or even simply do not bear fruit. Why? The answer is simple - this variety is not suitable for conditions and terrain. I do not recommend buying plants in the store. There sellers can rarely give a high-quality recommendation and help you choose the right variety just for your conditions.

Redhaven variety

Representatives of private nurseries can tell all the necessary information, and they have much more choice. Most importantly, all seedlings grow locally. They are not brought from afar. The plant easily adapts to the characteristics of your territory. Of course, within reasonable limits. (It is impossible to plant it in sand or in a hole where there is a lot of groundwater). The temperature in different areas of the Moscow region may differ slightly.

The best option is to purchase those varieties that are already growing and bearing fruit from your neighbors.

What varieties to plant?

I recommend planting early to medium ripening varieties. The late ones, according to my observations, do not have time to fully mature in the conditions of the Moscow region.

  Early maturation Redhaven.

This imported variety is perfectly zoned. It perfectly tolerates Russian winters and spring frosts. Resistant to curl and other diseases, but is affected by fungal infections. Most often they arise due to improper agricultural techniques. The peach can be protected from diseases by timely fertilization and proper stimulation of growth and development. Preventive treatment is also necessary. It is desirable to carry out it in early spring or late autumn, but before the start of the rains.

Redhaven is a very large and juicy variety. Differs in excellent taste. The color of the fruit is yellow-orange interspersed with red stripes or spots. The pulp is tender with a strong and pleasant aroma.

The variety has shown excellent results in both private and industrial horticulture.

Collins variety

Collins.

For lovers of very large fruits, the Collins variety can be recommended. The peach is sweet, but slightly sour.

It is very fruitful. Therefore, the fruits must be removed immediately after ripening. The branches of the plant need props during ripening, otherwise they may not support the weight of the fruit and break off.

It perfectly tolerates winter cold and spring cold snap. Resistant to powdery mildew and curl.

Its main difference is that it needs large amounts of fertilizing, abundant watering and timely crown formation and regular pruning of branches.

In addition to these varieties, you can recommend the Juicy and Favorite Moremini. They also have an early ripening period.

Middle and late ripening

Variety Cardinal

Cardinal.

This variety does not tolerate frost well. Therefore, it is advisable to cover it for the winter and not rush to open it. But this variety can be found almost always in any store.

Cardinal is very resistant to powdery mildew. The main care consists in regular feeding and abundant watering.

Fruits are medium in size but very tasty. On a tasting scale, it is rated at 5. This is the highest rating for its taste.

Kremlin.

This variety is highly adaptable in all reasonable conditions. This characteristic makes it especially popular with gardeners.

Grade Royal

This variety does not like moisture. Therefore, it must be planted on flat areas or hills. Water it abundantly, systematically, but rarely.

The variety shows excellent winter hardiness and disease resistance, which is very good for cool climates, including the Moscow region.

The fruits of the Kremlin variety have a sweet or sweet and sour taste. They are very aromatic and juicy. They are orange or yellow with a red blush.

Harbinger, Harrow Diamond, Harnas, Earle Redhaven, Harco, Suncrest, Inka Are new winter-hardy and frost-resistant varieties of peaches, adapted to our climatic conditions. Among them are nectarines and fig peaches. They also showed good fruiting in the conditions of the Moscow region.

Peach trees used to grow in the south. Since the middle of the last century, breeders have begun to promote this crop to cooler regions, and today it is possible to grow nectarine or peach in central Russia. Planting frost-resistant varieties zoned for the Moscow region, many summer residents manage to get fairly high yields.

The best varieties

The moderately continental climate of the middle zone can be characterized as unstable and changeable. Winters here are both relatively mild and quite harsh and snowy, with temperatures dropping below -20 ° C. Summers are not too hot, with a lot of rainfall and fog. Such conditions significantly complicate the cultivation of peaches in the Moscow region. However, now this problem can be easily solved by choosing the right variety, rootstock and observance of agricultural practices.

LThe best varieties for central Russia and the center, in particular, are early and mid-season, yielding in the middle of summer. Since the main problem of cultivating peaches in these regions is the freezing of trees in winter, it is necessary to choose exclusively frost-resistant varieties. These are columnar peaches and nectarines. This is a real miracle of modern breeding, since in addition to their compact size, excellent yield and unpretentiousness, they are also self-pollinated.

In Russia, gardeners successfully grow the following peach varieties:

• Redhaven. This is the largest and most fruitful peach that can be grown in the Moscow region. The weight of its fruits reaches 120–150 g, and the yield during the peak period (10–11 years) is more than 100 kg per tree. The variety belongs to American selection, but it tolerates frost well. Fruits are yellow-orange with a beautiful raspberry blush;
• Kiev early. An early ripe variety with very sweet and relatively large (up to 110 g) fruits. It has good immunity to frost and fungal diseases, but it does not tolerate excess moisture. The fruits are light yellow, covered with a reddish mottled blush. The pulp is straw or greenish-white in color, very juicy and moderately sweet;
• Greensboro. Another large-fruited peach for growing in the Moscow region. Its fruits reach a weight of 130 g and have exceptional commercial qualities: one-dimensional, greenish skin, densely covered with blush;
• Early Sychova. Small-fruited variety (fruit weight is 45-50 g), but this disadvantage is compensated by high yield due to the large number of ovaries. Fruits are greenish-white, with a blurred blush, sweet, with a slight sourness;
• White Swan. Mid-season variety of domestic selection, ripening by the beginning of August. Fruits are large (150-200 g), attractive round shape. The skin is pale yellow with a slight mottled blush. The pulp is white or creamy, sweet in taste, very juicy, which makes it difficult to transport the fruit;
• Donskoy frost-resistant. One of the most cold-resistant varieties in the mid-season category. The ripening and consumption period lasts from the second half of August to mid-September. Fruits are medium-sized (60–80 g), but very beautiful - bright orange with intense blush. The pulp is yellow-creamy, very sweet. Bears fruit for 3-4 years.

Also in the middle lane, you can try to grow a honey peach. It is a columnar variety with very beautiful large (up to 180 g) fruits. It is frost-hardy, self-fertile, and has a high immunity to disease. Ripening falls on the gray hair of July.Fruits are bright yellow, half covered with blush.

When and how to plant

Planting and caring for peach trees is not difficult even for beginners in this business. They grow well in any soil, subject to the availability of high-quality drainage and the location of the site in a sunny place. The most suitable soil for peach is a fertile loam of low acidity with the presence of carbonate fractions. If they are not there, you can improve the drainage properties of the site by adding fine gravel or brick chips. Peach seedlings are planted in the spring in the Moscow region, especially if they are with an open root system. The holes are prepared in advance - if we plant them in the spring, then we dig holes and fill them with fertilizers (humus - 7-10 kg, ash - 1 liter, superphosphate - 150-200 g) in the fall. Peaches, like nectarines, usually have a compact crown, so they can be planted in a compacted pattern - 4x4 m or 4x3 m apart.

Since most trees are self-fertile, you need to take care of planting a number of pollinators - any stone fruit crops, but better than other varieties of peaches.

Further care

The first 2-3 years after planting trees require increased attention. Comprehensive care during this period includes the following processes:

• frequent, but moderate watering as needed (later, adult peaches are watered during flowering and fruiting);
• top dressing from the second year of life (in spring - nitrogen, in autumn - potassium), a fruiting tree is fed with potassium 2 times a month;
• the area of ​​the trunk circle must be regularly loosened shallowly or covered with mulch;
• forming scraps. In the middle lane, it is recommended to form peaches in the form of a bush, leaving after each pruning no more than 5 fruiting shoots and 3-4 new ones;
• a young tree needs rationing of the yield (removal of part of the ovaries), since thin young branches, as a rule, are not able to hold the entire load of the crop on themselves.

Preparing for winter

All peaches, regardless of the variety, are thermophilic and have a short rest period. This is dangerous because from the slightest thaw, the tree can wake up and freeze partially or completely. Therefore, all peach trees grown in the middle lane must be covered for the winter.

Shelter is subject not only to the roots, but also to the crown. If the tree is small, it is bent to the ground, and the top is covered with warm, but breathable material (so that the shoots do not come out). An adult tree is covered with roots and branches separately, using an air-dry method.

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Peach in the gardens of the Moscow region was considered a tourist attraction until recently, and today in this region you can find a wide variety of varieties. When planting a peach, gardeners expect fleshy, juicy and sweet fruits. In order for all hopes to come true, it is necessary to choose the right variety, taking into account the characteristics of the region, climate, soil and other criteria.

Experienced gardeners recommend the best varieties of peaches for the Moscow region, which, with proper care, will delight you with stable, high yields.

How to choose a peach variety for the Moscow region?

For a temperate climate near Moscow with relatively mild winters and relatively humid summers, it is not too difficult to choose a peach variety. It is important to pay attention to the ripening period of the fruit.

The varieties cultivated in this region are characterized by early and mid-early periods of crop formation, sufficient resistance to low-temperature winter regimes and late frosts that occur in spring. It is recommended to purchase high-quality seedlings for the Moscow region in nurseries selling zoned varieties.

The best varieties

Early varieties of peach in the Moscow region begin to bear fruit in the first half of summer.

Favorite of Moretini

Self-pollinating early-growing variety of Italian selection, which bears fruit in 2-3 years after planting.Productivity from one tree is on average up to 30 kilograms. The fruits are of high taste and marketability.

An early ripe peach with an easy-to-form, spreading crown and medium-sized fruits weighing about 95-115 grams on average. The shape of the peaches is rounded-elongated, the yellow skin is soft and velvety, with red strokes of blush. Amber-yellow tender pulp, aromatic and juicy, with a fibrous structure. It is difficult to separate the bone from the pulp.

The Moretini peach ripens very early, but the average transportability does not allow them to be transported over long distances. The variety is weakly resistant to frost, prone to damage by powdery mildew.

Greensboro

A medium-sized peach tree with a spreading crown and large oval fruits weighing up to 130 grams. Fruits are oval in shape, slightly compressed on the sides, with a slightly blunt rounded top and a characteristic fossa.

A quarter of the surface of the green-cream peaches is covered with a red-burgundy or raspberry blush. Fibrous juicy aromatic pulp of greenish-red color has a sweet taste with a slight sourness. A medium-sized bone from the pulp is difficult to separate.

A self-fertile variety begins to bear fruit 2-3 years after planting. The yield of ten-year trees reaches 60 kilograms, the maximum is 67 kilograms. The fruits do not tolerate transportation well, the skin and pulp quickly darken when pressed.

The variety is characterized by increased winter hardiness and relative resistance to clasterosporium disease. In unfavorable years, in the absence of prophylaxis, it suffers from curly leaves.

Redhaven

A medium-sized peach with a rounded crown and large rounded-oval unequal fruits. The dense yellow skin is covered with delicate pubescence and a bright red blush. The yellow pulp with bright raspberry veins has a dense texture and excellent taste.

The variety that came from America has perfectly adapted to the conditions near Moscow and shows good growth and development results. Redhaven received the highest tasting rating. The fruits with a very strong and pleasant aroma were enjoyed by both children and adults.

The variety is highly resistant to winter and spring frosts, curliness, but it is affected by fungal diseases. A peach can always be protected from diseases if preventive measures are taken, fertilized on time, and growth and development are stimulated.

The yield of the variety is very high: about 45 kilograms of fruits from a five-year-old tree and about 100 kilograms from a ten-year tree. For the gardener dreaming of serious harvests, Redhaven is an excellent choice.

Kiev early

A peach tree of medium vigor with a broadly rounded crown and medium-sized fruits weighing 75-90 grams. The shape of the fruit is broadly oval, with a pronounced "beak" at the top. The creamy skin of the peaches is covered with delicate pubescence. The pulp is straw-yellow, almost transparent, with a sweet-sour taste and a pronounced aroma. The stone is very difficult to separate from the pulp.

Early Kiev is a fruitful (40-50 kilograms per tree) variety with high resistance to clotterosporia and powdery mildew. He does not like excessively dry soil, but he has an extremely negative attitude towards waterlogging. Peach leaves of the Kievsky early variety are prone to being affected by curliness.

Collins

Paying attention to this self-fertile mid-early variety of American selection is recommended for lovers of large peaches. Large (about 150 grams) spherical red-yellow fruits with splashes, sweet with pleasant sourness, must be removed from the tree in time so that the branches do not break the bountiful harvest. Peaches do not ripen at the same time, so they need to be harvested sequentially.

The trees are medium-sized, reaching a height of 3-3.5 meters. After planting, they grow intensively, with the entry into the fruiting phase - more moderately. Productivity from one tree is about 40-50 kilograms.

This variety is highly resistant to powdery mildew and curliness, perfectly tolerates winter frosts and spring frosts. Collins peach has a great need for regular watering, top dressing, timely sanitary and formative crown pruning.

Early champion

A large tree has a spreading thickened crown. The variety is distinguished by regular fruiting and high productivity (60-70 kilograms per tree). Large (140-160 grams) rounded greenish-creamy fruits are covered over the entire surface with a bright red blush. There is a slight slightly hairy pubescence on the skin.

The richly juicy pulp has an excellent taste and a well-pronounced aroma, a high content of acids and sugar. Medium-sized stone does not separate well from the pulp.

Juicy

A fast-growing self-pollinated variety with a tendency to overload the fruits. A vigorous tree with an expanded, densely branched crown and large or medium-sized fruits weighing 100-200 grams. The greenish-creamy wide-oval fruit is covered with a beautiful blurred blush with scattered more intense strokes.

Medium-fiber white pulp, pink at the skin, very aromatic, juicy, with a harmonious taste. The bone is separated from the pulp very poorly. Tasting assessment of the taste of the fruit - 4.5 points out of 5.

Peach has increased winter hardiness, relatively resistant to clasterosporium disease and other fungal diseases. The tree begins to bear fruit in the third year. The yield is regular and relatively high (50-70 kilograms of fruit per tree).

Golden jubilee

A variety of American selection with large (150-170 grams) fruits of a rounded-oval shape, slightly pressed on the sides. Fruits are sunny yellow in color with velvety pubescence, which covers 50% with a bright blush.

Delicate and firm, light orange pulp is very juicy, with a great taste and aroma. The size of the stone is larger than average, it separates from the pulp normally.

Medium-sized trees with a widely branched crown bear fruit steadily, the yield per tree reaches 40-50 kilograms. The variety is characterized by average frost resistance of fruit buds.

White Swan

A drought-resistant, self-fertile variety of medium early ripening with an insufficiently spreading spherical crown and fruits with an average weight of 145-155 grams. The white fibrous pulp has a slight creamy shade; it is not prone to darkening in the air. The yield reaches 50-60 kilograms per tree.

Peaches with a light, creamy skin have a beautiful wide-oval shape and a very harmonious pleasant sweet taste with a honey flavor, which was rated by the tasters 4.5 points out of 5. The stone is medium in size, easily separates from the pulp.

Peach White swan is resistant to powdery mildew and clotterosporium disease. The tree can withstand frosts down to -23-25 ​​° С. Flower buds are also frost-resistant: they are not afraid of late spring cold snaps.

Medium ripening peaches

Some gardeners of the Moscow region prefer to grow later varieties, which allow a consistent intake of tasty vitamins throughout the warm season.

Cardinal

The peach of the Cardinal variety is self-fertile, the trees are medium-sized, with a rounded, very lush crown. Begins fruiting 2-3 years after planting. The yield reaches 35-40 kilograms from one tree.

This variety is the leader among peaches in terms of taste. Medium-sized fruits weigh about 140-150 grams, their surface is covered with a carmine blush. Peaches of the Cardinal variety are fragrant and juicy. The pulp is quite fleshy, has a pronounced pleasant aroma. The international tasting committee rated the fruit taste at 5 possible points.

The cardinal will need special care, since he does not tolerate frosts very well. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew.The plant must be constantly kept in good shape, watered and fed on time.

Kremlin

A popular variety with medium-sized fruits, perfectly adapting to any conditions, although peaches weighing up to 200 grams grow on some trees.

Vigorous trees have a spreading, wide-oval crown. Fruits are yellow or orange, with extensive blotches or red blush, very aromatic and juicy, with a sweet or sweet-sour taste, ripen in the second half of August. Productivity from one tree is 30-40 kilograms.

The variety is not susceptible to many diseases, it is distinguished by high winter hardiness. Trees of the Kremlin variety are not very fond of strong moisture, so it is necessary to carefully monitor watering. It is recommended to plant them on level or elevated areas, and water them infrequently, but systematically.

Golden Moscow

A tree of medium height with a thickened, rounded-raised crown. Large (up to 185 grams in weight), bright yellow, broad-oval-shaped fruits have velvety pubescence. The juicy pulp of golden yellow color has a pleasant texture and strong aroma. When the fruit is fully ripe, the skin is easily removed. The bone is easily removed from the pulp.

Harvesting time is at the end of August. From one peach tree of the Zolotaya Moskva variety, about 50 kilograms of fruit are steadily obtained. Average frost resistance (up to -18 ° C), resistant to diseases. Can be used for fresh consumption and conservation.

Siberian

Ripening in early August, a stable fruiting variety with a yield of up to 50 kilograms per tree. Begins to bear fruit in the third year after planting. Large rounded-spherical fruits of a yellow-lemon color with a bright carmine-red blush weigh about 140 grams. They can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

The rich yellow pulp with delicate fiber is very juicy and tasty. The bone is separated well. The variety is resistant to frost down to -20 ° C and diseases.

Planting and leaving

If the technology of planting and cultivation is observed, early and middle varieties of peaches have time to ripen well even in the northern part of the Moscow region.

Any type of soil is suitable for growing peaches. The main condition for planting is good drainage from crushed brick chips. Moderately carbonate loams are optimal for planting a peach tree.

Seedlings should not be planted in areas after strawberries, tomatoes, alfalfa or clover. Peach trees oppress apple and pear trees, cherries. When choosing the location of fruit crops, this must be taken into account.

The area intended for growing peaches must be dug up with high quality, weeds must be removed and the soil must be saturated with oxygen. Fertilizers should be applied to depleted soils. With increased acidity of the soil, add 300-400 grams of dolomite flour per square meter for deoxidation.

When planting peaches, it is recommended to follow the 4x3 or 4x4 meter scheme. The depth of the planting hole should be 50-60 centimeters, the diameter should be at least 40-50 centimeters. On fertile soils, it is necessary to make holes with a size of 70x70 centimeters and a depth of about 55-60 centimeters. It is very useful for fruit plantations to mulch the plants after planting with sawdust, leaves or grass.

Careful implementation of all agrotechnical techniques will allow you to get a full harvest of peaches in the conditions of the Moscow region. The peach tree needs to be watered regularly, especially during a hot dry season or when the soil moisture capacity is insufficient. For one adult fruit-bearing tree, it is necessary to use 40-50 liters of water for one irrigation.

In the spring, fertilizers containing nitrogen must be used for feeding. They have a beneficial effect on the growth and development of the vegetative mass of the plant.In summer and autumn, it is recommended to use fertilizers based on phosphorus and potassium as top dressing.

Peach branches are quite fragile and can break under the weight of ripening fruits, so special supports must be placed under them. It is also advisable to carry out timely rationing of the harvest.

With the climatic features and weather conditions of the Moscow region, high-quality preparation of peach trees for frost and proper shelter for the winter is required. Plants should be covered after pruning and feeding. In late autumn, the plant guide must be cut out, leaving only 4 shortened lower shoots for the winter. The pruned stem of the fruit plant must be sprinkled with high quality loose soil and foliage.