Gloria Peach

For those who dream of growing a juicy and sweet peach in their summer cottage, it is necessary to choose unpretentious varieties that quickly adapt to growing conditions. These include peach Gloria of American selection.

Peach Gloria appeared thanks to the works of American scientists at the Rutgers Experiment Station, New Jersey. The fruit crop was patented in 2007. The main goal of the breeders was to create a peach with immunity to bacterial spotting, which massively affects plants in the northeastern part of America. The most productive culture is growing on the territory of the North Caucasus.

Gloria is a medium-sized tree that grows to a height of more than 3 meters at the age of five. The peach has a rounded crown shape, spreading branches, high thickening with elongated emerald-green leaves with sharp tips, a developed root system and a strong trunk, about 40 cm in diameter. The peach tree is characterized by moderate vigor. The flowering period of the tree is in the second half of April. At this time, the crown of the tree is densely covered with small flowers (diameter 2.3 cm) with a pleasant aroma.

Gloria is a striking representative of large-fruited varieties. On a healthy tree, peaches grow weighing 150-179 grams, and sometimes even 250. The fruits are characterized by a regular round shape and beautiful color - red-pink with a slight yellow blush covering 60% of the fruit surface. The skin is of medium density with barely noticeable pubescence.

The fruits have a universal purpose - they are eaten fresh, canned, processed into juices, compotes are boiled and used in cooking. After being removed from the tree, peaches are well transported, and also have a long shelf life - 8-10 days without loss of taste and marketability. The softening of the fruit is slow. The ideal temperature for storing fruits is + 1 ... 4 degrees.

The taste and commercial qualities of the variety are excellent. The yellowish pulp is endowed with a dense, fleshy, tender, practically without fibers, juicy structure. Fruit taste is harmonious - sweet, complemented by piquant sourness and light fruity aroma. The stone inside the fruit is small, easily separable from the pulp.

Gloria is a late-ripening peach species. The first harvest is observed in the 2-3rd year after planting the tree. The tree bears fruit stably - annually. You can taste the first peaches in early August. The peak of fruiting of the culture falls on the second half of August. Ripe fruits can hang on the branches after ripening for another 5-7 days, gaining mass and sweetness. Ripening dates may shift slightly - this is due to the climatic characteristics of the growing regions. In some climatic zones, the harvest is harvested in early September.

The yield of the variety is good, although there is no exact data on the collection of fruits from 1 tree. It is only known that out of 10 years of growth, the tree bears fruit fully 9.

The geography of cultivation of the Gloria peach crop in recent years has expanded significantly - from the southern regions of Russia to the central ones.

Peach culture Gloria is self-fertile, so there is no urgent need for pollinators. According to experienced farmers, additional cross-pollination contributes to higher yields.

Planting seedlings directly depends on the climatic characteristics of the region. In the south, seedlings are planted in the fall - a month before the onset of permanent frosts, and in the middle lane - in early spring, at a time when the soil and air are well warmed up. It is important that the site chosen for the seedling is well protected from drafts and gusty winds.

Peach agrotechnology consists of basic activities: watering, fertilizing, loosening and mulching the soil, sanitary pruning of branches, crown molding, thinning, protection from pests and viruses. In addition, in the fall, it is necessary to whitewash the trunk, which will protect the tree from rodents.

The variety is frost-resistant, therefore it easily tolerates temperature drops down to –20… 25 degrees. For the winter period, the tree must be covered with burlap or other special material. Pull the burlap on pre-hammered pegs around the tree trunk. In addition, do not forget about mulching the near-stem zone.

The tree's immunity is quite high. Gloria is absolutely resistant to bacterial spotting, but is sometimes prone to diseases such as clotterosporia, powdery mildew and leaf curl. Among the pests that attack the peach, it is worth highlighting the moth moth, black and green peach aphids, and scale insects. Insecticide treatments will help get rid of insects.

It is recommended to plant a peach in an area that is abundantly illuminated by the sun, since the culture is thermophilic. The occurrence of groundwater must be deep enough, since stagnant moisture can lead to decay of the root system of the tree. Loose, fertile, air-permeable soil with a neutral acidity level is considered ideal for a peach crop.

Despite its low popularity in our country, many gardeners planted Gloria peach. This is due to the fact that the culture has simple agricultural technology, it bears fruit stably, and produces incredibly tasty peaches. In addition, the tree quickly adapts to the climate and soil. The main disadvantage of the culture is the low prevalence of seedlings and the lack of information and variety.