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Peach varieties: description
The varieties of peaches are so numerous that it is quite difficult for gardeners to make the right choice. First of all, it is necessary to acquire varieties adapted to local climatic conditions. In any case, the gardener needs to have information about what varietal properties certain types of peaches have.
The best early and mid-season peach varieties – description
Like all fruit and berry crops, peaches are classified according to their ripening dates. Early and mid-season varieties ripen in July – August and are excellent for growing in central Russia.
Early varieties of peaches begin to bear fruit 3 months after flowering.
These include the following varieties:
- “Kievskiy early” is a variety with a high and stable yield. It has an average resistance to diseases and lower temperatures – up to -28 C. The average weight of one fruit is 80-90 g. The pulp has a sweet and sour taste and delicate aroma.
- Greensboro is an early variety that is less frost-resistant. Able to withstand frosts down to -20 C. The shape of the fruit is oval, the average weight is 120 g. The pulp is juicy and has a greenish tint. The variety is suitable for fresh consumption.
- Sibiryak is a medium-ripening variety. Begins to bear fruit in the 3rd year of growth. Peaches grow up to 135 g in weight. Productivity of the variety is stable, frost resistance is average.
- “Saturn” is a mid-season variety with good frost resistance – up to -27 C. The fruits have a rounded, slightly flattened shape. The mass of one peach can be more than 100 g. The pulp has a sweet taste and juiciness. The variety is suitable for canning for the winter.
Unlike late varieties, you can enjoy the tender pulp of the fruit already in late July – early August.
The best of late peach varieties
These varieties are intended for cultivation in the southern regions. Their ripening period falls on the end of August – beginning of October. They are characterized by lower winter hardiness and some deterioration in taste. But at the same time they have a greater keeping quality and are suitable for canning.
Late varieties include:
- The Elberta variety has been very popular among gardeners for many decades. Possesses excellent frost-resistant qualities, disease resistant. Fruits grow up to 150 g. The appearance of peaches is very attractive. It tolerates transportation well.
- “Frost” – fruits ripen in early September. The variety is highly resistant to frost and fungal diseases. The average weight of one ripe peach is 180-200 g. The pulp is juicy, orange in color, has a sweet taste and delicate aroma.
- Jaminat is a fast-growing variety. The weight of a peach can reach 160 g. The taste of the pulp is sweet, with a slight sourness. It tolerates winter frosts well, and is resistant to diseases.
Whichever variety you choose, it’s important to remember that peaches need regular grooming and maintenance. But as a result, all your efforts will pay off with a harvest of delicious and aromatic fruits, from which you can make a lot of tasty and healthy preparations for the winter.