Plum Peach

Plum Peach
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: England
  • Name synonyms: Royal Rouge, Red Nectarine
  • Growth type: medium-sized
  • Crown: round or back-pyramidal
  • Fruit size: large
  • Fruit weight, g: 50-55
  • Fruit shape: rounded, rounded
  • Fruit color: green-yellow with a slight dark red blush and densely spaced light dots
  • Skin : covered with purple bloom
  • Pulp (consistency): elastic-tight
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Summer residents and farmers who prefer to grow classic plum trees will certainly be interested in the early English variety Peach, which is famous for its high yields and is completely unpretentious in care.

Breeding history

Peach plum is of Western European origin. The first mention of the variety was discovered in 1830, so it is argued that the plum was bred almost 200 years ago. The geography of cultivation in the territory of the Russian Federation for the fruit crop is not very wide - the Stavropol Territory, Chechnya, Ingushetia and Dagestan.

Description of the variety

Plum Peach looks like a medium-sized tree, up to 3-4 meters high, which grows rapidly at a young age. The fruit crop is characterized by a round or reverse-pyramidal crown with moderate foliage and thickened skeletal branches. A young tree looks compact and compressed, but over time it acquires a good spreading. Fruits are formed on fruit twigs. The tree blooms late - in July, but the crown, covered with large flowers, looks incredibly attractive.

Fruit characteristics

The variety belongs to large-fruited plum crops. With proper care and favorable weather conditions, the weight of the fruit reaches 50-55 grams. Plums are endowed with a rounded or rounded shape and a greenish-yellow color, diluted with a dark red blush. The skin of the fruit is of high density, smooth, with a slight waxy bloom and pronounced whitish dots. When eating the fruit, the hardness of the peel is not felt.

The purpose of the fruits is universal, therefore they are eaten fresh, used in cooking, processed into jams, sauces, preserves, compotes, and also frozen. Plum transportation is well tolerated, without losing its presentation. Keeping quality is also good when stored at the correct storage temperature. Only overripe fruits can fall off, and the rest stick to the branches very well.

Taste qualities

The palatability of the fruit is assessed as high. The reddish-yellow, almost transparent pulp has an elastic-dense structure, which is perfectly combined with tenderness and high juiciness. The fruit has a balanced taste - sweet, with a slight, slightly noticeable sourness. In regions with cool summers, plums acquire a tart flavor. The aroma of plums is present, it is pronounced and characterized by an abundance of fruity notes. The flat-round bone is easily separated from the pulp.

Ripening and fruiting

Peach plum is fast-growing, with early ripening. The first harvest can be counted on in the 4-5th year after planting. The tree bears fruit irregularly. Mass fruiting occurs from late July to early August. The fruits are spiced together. The ripening time depends on the climatic characteristics of the region - in the south you can taste plums in mid-July, and in the north - a month later.

After planting a plum sapling on the site, of course, the question of the beginning of the fruiting of the tree always arises. Most varieties of plums begin to bear fruit 4 years after the seedling is planted. However, there are those that differ in an earlier or later period of fruiting. The difference in the beginning of fruiting is determined by the color of the plum. So, purple varieties always begin to bear fruit earlier - by 2-4 years, but yellow varieties differ in later fruiting.

Yield

Stable and maximally high yield is observed at 12-15 years of tree growth. During this period, the tree produces up to 50 kg of ripe plums per season. For the 6-8th year, the average yield is 20-30 kg.

Growing regions

Today, the peach plum tree is grown not only in Russia (Krasnodar Territory, Kursk, Rostov, Voronezh Region), but also in Ukraine - Transcarpathia and Nikolaev region, as well as in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Moldova.

Self-fertility and the need for pollinators

The tree is not self-fertile, so you need to immediately think about donor trees, the flowering period of which coincides with this species. The most productive pollinators are: Hungarian Azhanskaya, Mirabel Nancy, Renklod Altana, Hungarian Domashnyaya.

Growing and caring

Gardeners recommend planting a plum seedling in early spring. This should be a period with sufficiently warmed air and soil, but until the moment of vegetation. Peach plum loves warmth, light and space, so the tree is not planted near hedges, and the site should be abundantly illuminated by the sun's rays.

As for the soil, it should be fertile, breathable, moderately moist with deep passage of groundwater. Dislikes low-lying wood with stagnant water. The best neighbors in the area for plums are: apple, raspberry, gooseberry and currant. It is strictly forbidden to plant a plum tree next to a sweet cherry, cherry or pear.

Plum crop agrotechnology consists of the following activities: abundant watering (at the time of flowering and ripening of fruits), fertilization (abundant fertilizing is performed in the fall), sanitary pruning of dried and diseased branches, crown formation, disease prevention, soil loosening. After watering, it is imperative to loosen and mulch the soil.

Separate procedures are carried out to prepare the tree for winter. First of all, the trunk must be whitewashed, which prevents burns on the surface of the bark. And also protection of the root system is necessary, provided by the shelter of the near-stem zone with a special material, for example, agrofibre or burlap.

For normal development and timely release to fruiting, the plum must be planted at a favorable time, provided with food and water. It is necessary to choose the right seedling, determine the location, prepare the planting pit in advance.
If you wish to get a full harvest in the future, and to renew the tree, the plum is grafted onto crops that are classified as pink. In this case, the plum cuttings are implanted on the mother plant, which will be responsible for further vegetation and nutrition of the scion.
Pruning plums is not easy and very important. If it is not carried out, the number of branches on the tree will be excessive, the crown will become too thick, the fruits will begin to shrink. You can trim plums in spring, summer and fall.
Plum feeding is one of the important stages of fruit crop care. In order to properly and fully feed the plum tree, various types of fertilizers are used. Both mineral and organic options are used. Many of the folk remedies are found to be useful and effective.

Disease and pest resistance

The immunity of the fruit tree is average, capable of resisting many fungal diseases. In addition, the variety has a good resistance to polystygmosis. Most often, the tree suffers from rust and moniliosis. To protect against the invasion of pests, as well as from the appearance of fungi and viruses, not only preventive treatments / spraying with copper sulfate, Bordeaux liquid, but also compliance with the basic agrotechnical recommendations will help.

Despite the fact that plum is considered more hardy than many fruit trees, it is not immune from diseases. It is attacked by viral, fungal and bacterial infections, and parasitic insects harm it. It is necessary to notice and recognize the signs of plum disease in time. They are easier to deal with and defeat early on. Well, in order to protect the garden tree from such a misfortune in the future, preventive procedures can be carried out.

Resistance to soil and climatic conditions

Stress resistance in this species is average. Plum does not tolerate severe frosts, sharp temperature changes and the absence of the sun for a long time, which can negatively affect the taste of the fruits - they become more sour, tart and dense in structure. The tree is comfortable when it is sunny, warm, calm outside. It is also worth remembering that excess moisture can lead to yellow foliage and reduced yields.

Reproduction of plums will help save on planting material: you do not have to pay money for a seedling. In addition, this activity is simple and exciting. Plum can be propagated by cuttings, root shoots and layering.

Review overview

Peach plum attracts not only with its name, but also with tasty fruits, simple agricultural technology and universal purpose. Farmers who grow plums on an industrial scale are attracted by the fact that the fruits are quite transportable, they can be stored for a long time without loss of taste and marketability, and also ripen quickly. Of the disadvantages of this type, one can point to weak frost resistance and not very strong immunity.

Main characteristics
Authors
England
Name synonyms
Royal Rouge, Red Nectarine
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Appointment
for fresh consumption, for various types of processing
Yield
high
Average yield
from 15-20-year-old trees 50 kg
Transportability
good
Marketability
high
Wood
Growth type
medium-sized
Crown
rounded or back-pyramidal
Branches
skeletal branches are thick
Fruit
Fruit size
large
Fruit weight, g
50-55
Fruit shape
rounded, rounded
Fruit color
green-yellow with a slight dark red blush and densely spaced light dots
Subcutaneous points
numerous, small
Skin
covered with purple bloom
Pulp (consistency)
elastic-tight
Pulp color
transparent, reddish yellow
Taste
sweet, with slightly perceptible acid
Scent
there is
Separability of the bone from the pulp
good
Growing
Self-fertility
non-self-fertile
Pollinator varieties
Hungarian Azhanskaya and Home, Renklod Altana
Winter hardiness
average
Crumbling
yes, insignificant
Soil requirement
fertile
Moisture requirement
good hydration
Disease and pest resistance
high
Resistance to fungal diseases
high
Resistance to polystygmosis
high
Maturation
Early maturity
4-5 years after planting
Ripening terms
early
Fruiting period
late July - early August
Regularity of fruiting
irregular
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