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Peach Favorit Morettini is a common variety of Italian origin. It is distinguished by early ripening, universal application and disease resistance.
History of variety breeding
The variety was bred in Italy, and he received the appointment in honor of his creator – A. Morettini. Parental forms are Fertili Morrettini and Gel di Firenze. In 1987, information about the variety appeared in the state register.
Description of peach Favorit Morettini
The tree is fast-growing and vigorous, the crown is sprawling, rounded. The leaves are green, elongated, boat-shaped. Flowering occurs in mid-early terms – the second half of April. The flowers are bell-shaped, medium in size, dark pink in color. The variety is suitable for growing in the North Caucasus and other warm regions.
Description of peach fruits of Favorit variety:
- average sizes;
- weight 110–120 g;
- round shape;
- at the top there is a small tubercle;
- skin of medium density, removed without problems;
- gentle pubescence;
- superficial abdominal suture;
- the main color is yellow;
- 60% of the skin is occupied by reddish blurry spots;
- beige juicy pulp;
- the bone hardly moves away from the pulp.
Characteristic of the variety
When choosing a peach, its important characteristics are taken into account: resistance to drought and cold, the need for a pollinator, yield and fruiting time.
Drought resistance, frost resistance
The Morettini variety is characterized by medium drought tolerance. The tree is watered according to the standard scheme. Frost tolerance is below average. Peach tolerates winter cooling down to -15 ° C. Often the shoots located above the snow cover freeze near the tree.
Does the variety need pollinators?
The Morettini peach is self-fertile. The formation of ovaries occurs without a pollinator. Suitable for pollination of other early blooming varieties. The presence of a pollinator has a positive effect on productivity. The optimal distance between the trees is 3 m. To attract bees and other insects, honey plants are planted in the near-trunk circle. The formation of ovaries is also influenced by weather conditions: stable warm weather, absence of frosts, heavy rains and heat.
Yield and fruiting
According to the description, the Morettini peach ripens early – at the end of June and until the end of July. The timing of fruiting depends on climatic conditions: the number of sunny days, precipitation, average daily temperature. The variety is considered early-growing. The beginning of fruiting falls on 2-3 years of life.
The yield of the variety is 25–35 kg per tree, the maximum performance is 50 kg. Peak productivity occurs at the age of 5-10 years. The taste of peach is high. The fruits do not crumble and hang on the branches for a long time after ripening. In terms of taste and marketability, Morettini is considered one of the best varieties of peach with yellow flesh.
Scope of fruits
Fruits of universal application. They are used fresh, including for juice production. Favorite Morettini is stored at room temperature for 3-4 days, suitable for transportation.
Disease and pest resistance
According to reviews, the Favorit Morettini peach has an average immunity to diseases and pests. The variety is prone to curl and gray rot. The tree needs regular treatments.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Peach Favorit Morettini has a number of advantages:
- early fruiting;
- sweet refined taste;
- high yield;
- quality and presentation of fruits.
The main disadvantages of the Morettini variety:
- winter hardiness is below average;
- flowers are subject to frost.
Peach planting rules
The yield and growth of peach largely depend on compliance with the rules of planting. For culture, they choose the best place, terms of work, prepare a seedling and a planting pit.
Recommended dates
The peach variety Favorit Morettini is planted in the fall, when the leaf fall ends. The seedling will have time to take root 3 weeks before the cold snap. If early frosts are expected, work is postponed until spring. The tree is dug in on the site, insulated with humus and spruce branches. When the snow cover comes off and the soil warms up, the peach is planted in a permanent place. Work is carried out before the leaves bloom.
Choosing the right place
Peach prefers sunny areas protected from the wind. It is best to choose a place for a seedling located on a flat area, a hill or a slight slope. In the lowland, where moisture and cold air accumulate, the culture develops slowly. From apple, cherry, plum and other fruit trees, the seedling is removed at least 3 m.
Loamy or sandy soils are best suited for growing peach, which increase the cold resistance of the tree. In heavy clay soil, the culture freezes more often and develops more slowly.
Selection and preparation of planting material
Seedlings at the age of 1–2 years, 1–1,5 m high take root best of all. The trunk diameter is 20 mm. The seedling should have a grown conductor and several side branches. The plant is inspected for the absence of cracks in the bark, mold, lichen, rotten areas and other similar defects. Before planting, peach roots are cut and the trunk is shortened to a height of 0,9 m. All leaves are cut off, and the shoots are reduced by 1/3 of the length. If work is carried out in the fall, the above-ground part is not touched. Crown pruning is transferred to spring.
Landing algorithm
Regardless of the chosen planting dates, a peach pit is prepared in advance. Within 3 weeks, the soil shrinks, which can seriously damage the seedling. If the tree is planned to be planted in the spring, then in the fall they dig a pit and fill it with a substrate.
The order of planting varieties Favorit Morettini:
- At the site, they dig a hole with a diameter of 80 cm to a depth of 70 cm.
- Then they dig in a support made of wood or metal.
- To fill the pit, a substrate is prepared: black soil, 5 kg of compost, 180 g of wood ash, 60 g of superphosphate, 60 g of potassium salt.
- Half of the soil mixture is poured into a pit, where 2 buckets of water are also poured.
- After shrinkage of the pit, a small hill is formed from fertile land.
- A seedling is placed on the hill. Its roots are covered with black soil.
- The soil is compacted, and a bucket of water is poured under the peach.
Peach Aftercare
Peach variety Favorit is watered 3-4 times during the season: during flowering, at the beginning of fruiting, 3 weeks before harvesting and in autumn in preparation for winter. 2-4 buckets of warm settled water are poured under the tree.
In early spring, the Favorit variety is fed with a solution of urea or mullein. Nitrogen fertilizer promotes the growth of shoots and leaves. When the fruits ripen, they switch to foliar treatments. 10 g of superphosphate, 100 g of ammonium sulfate and 60 g of calcium chloride are added to 30 liters of water. The resulting planting solution is sprayed in the evening or in cloudy weather.
Peach is a heat-loving crop, so it needs shelter for the winter. In autumn, 2 buckets of water are poured under the tree, then peat or humus is poured. A frame is placed above young trees and agrofibre is attached to it. To protect the bark from rodents, a mesh or casing made of a metal pipe is installed.
Diseases and pests, methods of control and prevention
To avoid fungal infections, peach is treated with Horus, copper oxychloride, Bordeaux liquid. Insecticides Spark and Actellik help get rid of insects. Chemical treatments are stopped 20 days before harvest. Simple agricultural techniques help to avoid the spread of diseases and insects: digging up the soil in autumn, cleaning cracks in the bark, whitewashing the trunk, cleaning and burning fallen leaves.
Conclusion
Peach Favorit Morettini is a well-known variety with good taste. It is distinguished by high productivity and early fruiting. A sunny place is chosen for planting a peach, and constant care is provided during the season.
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