Peach Laika

Peach Laika
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Dragavtseva I.A., Yakovuk V.A., Zhukov A.S.
  • Growth type: medium-sized
  • Appointment: for fresh consumption, for canning
  • Transportability: good
  • Early maturity: begins bearing fruit in the 3rd year after planting
  • Growing regions: Black Sea zone, foothills of Krasnodar Territory, Prikubanskaya zone
  • Separability of the bone from the pulp: separates well
  • Fruit composition: sugars - 6.73%, acids - 1.18%, P-active substances - more than 80.0 mg / 100g
  • Winter hardiness: increased
  • Fruit weight, g: 100-130
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Laika is a peach variety bred by Russian breeders. And even if it is not so popular in gardening circles, it still has a lot of fans due to its rich classic taste and high marketability.

Description of the variety

Laika is a medium-sized tree type, reaching a height of 1.5-2 m. The plant has a compact crown, the leaves develop in a lanceolate shape and have small teeth. The root system lies at the level of 20-50 cm from the soil surface, and the flowering of the tree resembles a sakura blossom - during this period, pink or red flowers bloom on the tree.

Fruit characteristics

Laika peaches are quite large, their weight is 100-130 g. The fruit has a bright red skin, and inside there is a fleshy, sugary yellow pulp. The variety has high indicators of marketability and transportability.

Taste qualities

Laika has a pleasant harmonious taste and a pronounced aroma. The stone separates well from the pulp. Fresh fruit flavor is rated at 4.8 points, in addition, these peaches are used to prepare dried fruits and juices with pulp.

Ripening and fruiting

The tree bears its first fruits in the third year after planting. Flowering is observed in spring, and the harvest can be harvested in the second decade of July.

Yield

On average, the presented variety, subject to all the rules of agricultural technology, is capable of bringing 10-12 tons of fruit per hectare.

Growing and care

You need to start taking care of the tree already at the planting stage. Planting can be scheduled for spring (March-May) or autumn (August-November). The timing is chosen in accordance with the climatic conditions of the region where the crop is grown.

Laika will feel more comfortable in the garden soil. Planting consists of the following stages.

  1. Dig up the selected area, dig a planting hole with a diameter and depth of 60 cm. Divide the excavated soil into two parts - the upper and lower layers.
  2. Mix the top of the soil with compost, superphosphate, and potassium sulfate. Put the resulting composition on the bottom.
  3. Soak the seedling (by the way, it is better to give preference to planting material 1-2 years old) in water for 2-3 days.
  4. Drive a stake into the middle of the hole and place a seedling near it. Spread out the roots carefully.
  5. Cover the free space with earth and water the plant.

Growing the Laika variety is not difficult, but some rules must be followed.

  • In the summertime, loosen the ridge regularly and remove weeds.
  • This tree loves moderate moisture, so keep the sweet spot when watering and moisturize the soil as needed.
  • The plant needs fertilizers annually in the fall. The type of top dressing is selected depending on the type of soil. Foliar formulations can be used.
  • In the spring, before flowering, the tree should be pruned. The formation of the crown is carried out after one year, a plant more than 4 years old does not need to be formed. The crown should be thinned as often as possible in order to reduce the number of generative buds, the development of which is often characteristic of this variety. Additional sanitary pruning is allowed in the fall.
  • The Laika variety is characterized by increased winter hardiness, therefore, it does not need shelter for the winter.
Planting a peach tree is a very important step that will lay the foundation for abundant fruit production in the future. At this stage, you should choose the right seedling, find the optimal place, decide on suitable culture neighbors and prepare a hole.
Peach grafting accelerates the fruiting period, increases the resistance of the crop in cold conditions, helps to rejuvenate the old plant, while maintaining all the varietal qualities of the grafted shoot. This agrotechnical technique allows you to grow peaches even in those regions where it was previously impossible due to unfavorable climatic and weather conditions.
Peaches are quite capricious trees, therefore, without proper care and timely pruning, they will give a weak harvest or wither away altogether. The formation of a tree, pruning of diseased and unnecessary branches are those important manipulations, thanks to which it will be possible not only to preserve the peach tree, but also to make it abundantly fruitful.
Growing a peach on your site will require a lot of effort and attention. After all, this tree is very delicate and susceptible to many diseases and pests. In order to recognize the disease in time and take appropriate measures, it is worthwhile to understand well the symptoms of diseases and the peculiarities of the lesion of the peach.
In recent years, many gardeners have started to get involved in the cultivation of exotic trees on their plots. The breeding of the garden peach has also become popular. There are many ways to breed peach trees. Peach can be propagated by cuttings, air layering, you can grow a tree from a stone.

Review overview

The main advantage of Laika peach, according to gardeners, is its rich taste, as well as the aesthetic appearance of the tree during flowering - during this period the peach can become the main decoration of the garden. The advantage of agricultural technology is the high frost resistance of the variety. In addition, this variety is also suitable for industrial purposes. Among the disadvantages is the fact that seedlings are difficult to get, which can explain the small popularity of the variety among amateur summer residents.

Main characteristics
Authors
Dragavtseva I.A., Yakovuk V.A., Zhukov A.S.
Appointment
for fresh consumption, for canning
Average yield
10.0-12.0 t / ha
Transportability
good
Wood
Growth type
medium-sized
Tree height, m
1,5-2
Crown
compact
Fruit
Fruit size
large
Fruit color
bright red
Fruit shape
rounded
Fruit weight, g
100-130
Pulp color
yellow
Taste
harmonious
Scent
fragrant fruits
Separability of the bone from the pulp
separates well
Fruit composition
sugars - 6.73%, acids - 1.18%, P-active substances - more than 80.0 mg / 100g
Fresh fruit tasting
4.8 points
Growing
Winter hardiness
increased
Soil requirement
garden
Moisture requirement
moderate moisture
Location
north windows, south windows, west windows, east windows
Growing regions
Black Sea zone, foothills of Krasnodar Territory, Prikubanskaya zone
Maturation
Early maturity
begins bearing fruit in the 3rd year after planting
Flowering time
Spring
Fruiting period
second decade of July
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