The best varieties of peaches

Peach is a real treasure trove of various vitamins and microelements.The fruits themselves are juicy, tasty, have a low calorie content (38 kcal per 100 g). The presence of useful components makes it possible to improve the immune system, improve the metabolism of the whole organism, optimize the work of the gastrointestinal tract. This culture has a high resistance to pests, tolerates drought.

Peach was traditionally considered to be a southern culture in Russia, and a few decades ago it was a wonder. Thanks to new developments of domestic and foreign breeders, this culture began to grow in the middle lane. The farmers had the opportunity to choose varieties that would correspond to the weather realities of a particular area. The best varieties of self-pollinated peaches are Vulkan, Golden Jubilee, Moskovsky Dwarf, and Voronezh Bush. Such plants are well-deservedly popular, they are planted in groups so that the possibility of cross-pollination is present.

Particularly noteworthy of the self-fertile peaches is Harnas. It is a powerful tall tree with a spreading crown. Over the years, the variety gives excellent yields. The peculiarity of the fruit is that they do not fall for a long time and firmly hold on the branch, have a juicy original taste and good keeping quality.

The best varieties are considered to be ripening quite early, among them it is worth noting the following:

• "Pushkin Early";
• "Dagestan gold".

If we consider the late ripening varieties, it is worth highlighting:

• Jaminat;
• "Elbert";
• "Irganaysky".

One of the most delicious and healthy peaches is considered Paraguayan or as it is also called: flat or fig. "Paraguay" is obtained by crossing plum and apricot. The homeland of this culture is Southeast Asia, and in Russia this variety appeared only in the XIX century. These peaches grow in the southern regions of the country. The diameter of the fruit is 6-7 cm, by weight they are not small, the weight reaches 125 grams. Kohler fruit peel can be green, bright red, dark yellow. Fig peach juicy and tasty, contains a huge number of trace elements, namely:

• sodium;
• phosphorus;
• potassium.

Variety "Paraguay" contains vitamins of group B, rare vitamins K and B17, which perfectly stimulate the metabolism, are effective prevention against cancer. It also contains beneficial elements: riboflavin, tocopherol and many others. In describing this unique crop, it should be mentioned: fig peach grows particularly well in regions where there are many vineyards. Unfortunately, in central Russia, the Paraguayan peach takes root badly.

The best early peach varieties, which are especially popular in Russia, are the following:

• "Kiev";
• Collins;
• Golden Anniversary;
• Greensboro;
• "Champion".

A distinctive feature of these crops is that they enter into the fruiting stage early. Already in the third year, the first small peaches appear. The tree begins to bear fruit after four years of development. Trees have a small crown, low, so the harvest does not represent a big difficulty. The maximum yield of the popular variety "Golden Anniversary" falls on the tenth year. One tree can produce a centner of selected fruits. If the peach ripens within 12 weeks after flowering, then it is considered fast-ripening.

Early ripening varieties have such characteristics as:

• crown does not exceed 5.5 m wide;
• bloom occurs in the second half of April;
• from a sapling to an adult tree no more than four years pass;
• fruits appear in the second half of July;
• have high yields;
• have an original taste.

One of the most common varieties is Greensboro. It differs in excellent frost resistance. Farmers of the black earth regions (Voronezh, Tambov, Lipetsk) prefer to cultivate this particular variety. It should only be borne in mind that the tree should grow in the area, closed from the winds, well lit by the sun, and the soil should not be too wet.

Very popular grade "Dagestan gold", which has the following number of unique features:

• harvests begin four years after planting a tree;
• fruits can weigh up to 150 grams;
• the grade differs in juicy original taste;
• resistant to various parasites.

The tree is low, has a spreading crown. "Dagestan" is also resistant to low temperatures. Such cultures are well cultivated in central Russia, since they have such distinctive features as:

• unpretentious;
• bear fruit well.

Among the early ripening varieties stands out and "Fluffy Early." The trees themselves have a low growth, have a dense crown. One adult tree can bring up to eight dozen kilograms of juicy peaches. This culture is characterized by the following features:

• good yield;
• resistance to low temperatures;
• It is highly resistant to pests.

Mid-season peach varieties have the following characteristics:

• powerful sprawling crown (more than 5.5 meters);
• high yield;
• large fruits;
• tolerate negative temperatures well.

There is a great variety of mid-season peach varieties, among the best worth noting the following:

• "Cardinal";
• "Ambassador of Peace";
• "Moscow dwarf";
• "Red Moscow";
• Golden Moscow;
• Khasansky;
• "Voronezh Bush";
• Redhaven;
• "Golden Jubilee";
• "Stavropol."

Mid-season varieties appropriate to plant in central Russia. The cardinal variety is very popular. Its fruit weighs up to 150 grams, peaches taste great. According to the international taste classification, Cardinal peaches have the highest rating. This plant is resistant to pests.

The variety "Red Moscow" appeared relatively recently, but rapidly gained popularity. Trees stand negative temperatures well, fruits are tasty and juicy, fruiting time stretches for almost four weeks. The most enduring variety is Donskoy. It has unique characteristics, because it can withstand forty degrees Celsius. Trees varieties "Donskoy" can quickly recover, even if they "burned" frost.

The yield of "Donskoy" is also rather big - one tree can bring up to one hundred kilograms of peaches. Fruits appear in mid-August. The variety has good resistance to pests.

A popular variety is Redhaven. His homeland is the United States of America. Fruits appear large (up to 175 grams), have an original taste. This variety perfectly tolerates the dry season, withstands the bitter cold in central Russia. An important factor that justifies the commercial cultivation of this variety: it is well tolerated in transportation, not deformed, can be stored for a long time. Redhaven also has excellent resistance to various pests, especially powdery mildew.

"Golden Jubilee" also has an origin from North America.Fruit weight can reach 155 grams, has excellent taste characteristics that do not disappear even in canned form. Difference of this grade: possesses unique resistant characteristics, is not afraid of ultralow temperatures and wreckers. Another remarkable peach variety is Stavropol, which is bred in Russia and is outstanding in its properties.

A single tree can produce more than a hundred grams of peaches, which have unique taste qualities. The plant tolerates frost winters, is resistant to pests (powdery mildew and other diseases that are dangerous to plants).

The variety "Stavropol" is deservedly very popular among farmers of various regions. As a recommendation, it should be noted: it is necessary to acquire a culture in the same region where it will be cultivated. Buy should be in commercial structures that have a good reputation, excellent recommendations. There are many fakes on the market, so such precautions will never be superfluous. "Stavropol" poorly endures the dry season. In order for the harvest to be good, the soil must be well hydrated and fertilized.

Of the later peaches, the veteran variety is the most famous. It is especially popular in the south of Russia, in the Crimea. The variety was bred in Canada in 1924, it is highly frost resistant. Crimean fruits reach 135 grams, they appear already three years after planting the seedling. Peaches are remarkable for their excellent taste characteristics. This variety has a commercial potential, it easily transports transportation over long distances. "Veteran" is very hardy, resistant to the effects of virtually any pest, bears fruit well even in the northern regions of Russia.

From a commercial point of view, growing late-ripened crops is the most profitable. Fruits that ripen in September are distinguished by excellent keeping quality, they can easily withstand transportation to other regions. Among the best varieties worth noting the following:

• "Elbert";
• Jaminat;
• "Tourist";
• "Ingaray late."

Peach "Jaminat" appeared in Dagestan. One plant per season can bring up to 100 kg of fruit. The most prominent is the Elbert variety. The bed quality of this variety is unique, peaches can be transported even to the Far East by train, nothing will happen to them, they will not spoil. Peaches can weigh 170 grams. For several decades now, “Elbert” has been cultivated not only in Dagestan, but also in other regions of a large country.

"Ingaray late" is also an amazing variety. Its yield is quite high, up to 135 kg from one tree. The fruits are large (up to 170 grams), tasty and juicy. "Inharaysky late" cultivated on an industrial scale, has good keeping quality, it can also be transported to remote regions.

Another well-known variety is Vavilovsky, which was bred in the Crimea. You can grow it even in the northern regions of Russia (Kostroma, Tver regions). Fruit weight reaches 240 grams, the taste is delicate and juicy. Peach has excellent resistance to various diseases, tolerates a dry summer, withstands long-distance transportation without any problems, and is ideal for conservation.

It is noteworthy that "Vavilovsky" has become popular the last decade. This culture tolerates twenty-degree frosts, and the buds can “keep” the temperature down to -8 degrees. Half a century ago, this fact was difficult to even imagine.

It is impossible not to name also two more wonderful varieties of peaches.

• Fruits varieties "Juicy" can weigh 215 grams. The culture copes well with negative temperatures, tolerates drought well, resists pests well.Especially often farmers cultivate "juicy" in the northern regions of Russia.
• "Fairy tale" was withdrawn in the Crimea. Fruits can weigh 185 grams, one tree can bear up to 90 kilograms of fruits. The taste of peaches is wonderful. The plant tolerates frost well, has good resistant characteristics in relation to the effects of pests.

The suburbs are characterized by relatively warm winters, which makes it possible to select the desired crop from various peach varieties. Most suitable for the middle band of a plant with an average fruit ripening. The most common variety is Favorit Moretini. He launched in Italy, reviews of him are often the most flattering. "Favorite Moretini" begins to bear fruit three years after planting. Peaches are delicious, from one tree can be collected up to four tens of kilograms, have an average keeping quality. Fruit weight - 120 grams, juicy flesh, has an original taste.

Golden Moscow is another variety that is famous in the middle lane. Peaches reach a weight of 190 grams, have an elongated oval shape, thick fluff. The flesh is extremely juicy, bright yellow color scheme. Peaches are easy to process, the peel is easily removed, the bones are also easily removed. "Golden Moscow" withstands twenty degrees of frost, is not afraid of the effects of pests. Ripen fruit in the second half of August. Up to 55 kg of crop can be harvested from one tree.

Peach "Sibiryak" ripens in the second half of July or early August. Up to 60 kilograms of fruit can be harvested from one tree. Peaches are spherical in shape, mostly have a yellow lemon color. The weight of one peach is 145 grams. Fruits are characterized by good keeping quality, withstand twenty-degree frosts, drought. This variety is highly resistant to pests. Reviews of these cultures are the most positive. Today, peaches have become a common crop in Russia, like apples, pears or plums.

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