Peach Crimean autumn

The first associations with the word "peach" are a sweet, aromatic, juicy fruit with the most delicate pulp that melts in your mouth. Moreover, not everyone can grow such a demanding crop and get a rich harvest, and with varying success.

Peach Crimean Autumn was created in 2014 by Crimean breeders on the basis of the Nikitsky Botanical Garden. Included in the State Register for cultivation in the southern regions of the country.

The tree grows pretty quickly. On average, the height can reach 3-4 m. The crown is not very dense, it has a raised appearance. The leaves are long, with a pointed tip, slightly wrinkled. The color ranges from light green to dark green. Single inflorescences are pale pink in color.

The fruits are of the largest crop size. On average, the mass of one peach reaches 150-160 g. There are specimens and larger - up to 250 g. Their shape is round and one-dimensional. The skin is thin, with a slight velvety drop. The color of ripe fruits is yellow with a blurry carmine blush, which occupies up to a quarter of the entire surface of the fruit.

The taste is intense, sweet and sour. The present slight sourness gives the aftertaste a special piquancy. The pulp is very juicy, fibrous consistency. The fine-meshed stone separates well from the pulp.

The variety has a rather dense pulp, unlike many other fruit crops of this type, which makes the Crimean autumn especially attractive for growing on an industrial scale. Peaches perfectly tolerate transportation without losing their presentation.

The Crimean Autumn variety is valuable in nutrition for the balanced composition of vitamins and microelements. Especially it contains a lot of vitamin C, beneficial fruit acids and sugars. On a five-point tasting scale, it is estimated at 4.5 points.

Appointment canteen. Most often, the fruit is consumed fresh. However, it also produces fragrant jams, aromatic compotes and marvelous jams.

Refers to varieties of late ripening. Ripe fruits can be enjoyed no earlier than mid-September. They come into fruiting in the 5th year of development.

High-yielding variety. Average harvesting rates are 150-170 c / ha, or about 20 kg per tree.

Crimean autumn peach is intended for cultivation in the southern regions of Russia, no higher than the Rostov region.

The plant is self-pollinated; it is not necessary to plant other trees with a similar fruiting period nearby. Experienced gardeners advise planting another specimen nearby for cross-pollination to increase yields.

Crimean autumn is demanding to grow. It prefers to grow in sunny areas, protected from cold winds, otherwise a good harvest cannot be expected. Grows well on sandy loam and loamy soils, with a neutral pH level. Strongly does not tolerate saline soil and wetlands.

Watering is required in moderation. On average, a tree needs 4-5 irrigations per year. The frequency of watering is increased when there is a prolonged drought.The plant reacts extremely negatively to excessive watering - this can lead to the development of fungal infections in the root system.

To improve the quality of the soil in the fall, the earth is dug around the trunk, this procedure can be carried out in the spring. The procedure enriches the soil with oxygen.

The landing pit is prepared in advance, at least a month in advance. The longer the pit will stand before the seedling is planted, the better the plant will feel in it. During this time, a certain biological environment and a complex of soil microorganisms will form in the hole, allowing the plant to successfully root.

The depth of the pit depends on the volume of the root system. On average, it is dug up from 70 to 100 cm.It needs to be done with a certain margin to add an enriched nutrient mixture, consisting of garden soil, humus, wood ash, sawdust and mineral fertilizers (nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus).

It is not recommended to plant other types of trees near the peach. The culture is capricious and does not tolerate neighborhood with anyone except representatives of its own species.

The culture is able to tolerate both dry summers and frosty winters well. Returning spring frosts can severely damage fruit buds.

The variety is often attacked by fungal infections, especially susceptible to curliness. In early spring, trees are compulsorily treated with copper sulfate and other preparations in order to prevent diseases.