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Fig peach: varieties
The fig peach is a variety that has flat fruits. Fruits have a pleasant taste and smell. The composition includes a large number of macro- and microelements that have a beneficial effect on the human body. This variety is resistant to diseases and the harsh climate of central Russia.
Characteristics of the fruits of fig varieties
It is very simple to define what is in front of you a fig peach. The diameter of the fruit reaches 7 cm, and its weight is no more than 120 g. It resembles a fig in shape.
The flat varieties of fig peaches are the sweetest
The most popular varieties are:
- Fig peach “Saturn” is a medium late tree. It tolerates transportation and cold well. It is famous for its early fruiting period and stable yield.
- “UFO-3” is a two-meter tree, distinguished by the fact that it bears fruit every year. The variety is not resistant to frost.
- “Vladimir” is a medium-sized, frost-resistant peach tree.
- Sweet Cap is a short-growing, early-growing plant. It is famous for its high yield and large fruits.
These varieties contain a lot of vitamin B17, the intake of which accelerates the metabolism and is used for the prevention and treatment of cancer.
Growing a fig peach, care features
Peach trees are not afraid of cold and temperature changes. They thrive in areas where grapes are grown. The shrub loves light. With its lack, the fruits do not ripen, and the plant begins to ache. For proper development, the tree needs simple maintenance:
- Annual spring pest control.
- Preventive work against diseases.
- Application of mineral fertilizers and compost.
Peaches have a distinctive feature – late flowering. Therefore, it is necessary to grow this type of peach in places where the summer is long and warm.
How to plant fig peach varieties
The main rule of planting any plant is a healthy seedling. Before buying, you need to familiarize yourself with the features of choosing a healthy bush:
- The seedling must be suitable for the local climate.
- The presence of rot on the root system indicates that the plant is sick.
- No damage to the roots.
- The optimum age for disembarkation is one year.
A correctly chosen bush is the key to a large and high-quality harvest. But you should also not plant a peach near tall trees in order to avoid getting a shadow on a young bush.
Autumn is the best time to plant peach seedlings. Before buying a shrub, you need to prepare the place where the peach tree will grow. It is also necessary to dig a small hole in advance and prepare a compost mixture for planting. After the seedling is in place, the soil must be shed well. In winter, the young plant must be covered with a special film to avoid the death of the tree.