The best peach varieties for the Moscow region
It is difficult to find a summer resident who would not dream of growing sweet and juicy peaches on his site. And if in the northern regions there are problems with this - the reason for this is frost and an unpredictable climate, then gardeners from the Moscow region boldly plant peach trees on their plots. Caring for them is not much different from caring for other fruit trees. The main thing is to pay attention to the choice of the variety and follow the rules of cultivation.
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Is it possible to grow a peach in the suburbs
The plant must have strong immunity, be resistant to diseases and pests... Gardeners are required to pay a lot of attention to peaches - looking after trees, weeding weeds, fertilizing the soil. Only if all these conditions are met will it be possible to harvest a delicious and beautiful harvest.
The Moscow region is characterized as an area with dense and nutritious soils, moderate cold... Frosts rarely occur there, but at times they are possible. Summer in the Moscow region is warm and long, with moderate humidity.
The best peach varieties for the Moscow region
Before planting, it is recommended to study the information about the different varieties, ask your neighbor gardener about the harvest harvested last year. Next, we will study the best peach varieties for the Moscow region.
Self-fertile
Productivity of self-fertile varieties does not depend on the weather - trees are capable of self-pollination at any time. Self-fertile plants do not need cross-pollination, which is rare among fruit crops and is a great advantage.
Kiev early
The main advantage of the variety is quick adaptation to any natural conditions.... Early Kiev quickly takes root in the Moscow region, does not cause trouble and difficulties for gardeners. The height of the tree is about 3 m, the crown is semicircular, compact.
The peach itself is spherical, average weight - 80 g... The skin is thin, light yellow with pink tints. The pulp is juicy and tender, the taste of the variety is rated at a solid "five". Kiev early is grown not only by amateur gardeners, but also by large farmers.
Early champion
The trees bear large fruits - the weight of one reaches 150 g... The color of peaches is pale yellow, with a blush. The peel is dense, with a fine fluff. The palatability is excellent - the pulp is fleshy, with a rich aroma.
Fruits contain a lot of sugars and acids, therefore, the harvest is used to prepare various dishes. The trees are tall, with a spreading and fluffy crown. The early champion bears fruit regularly - gardeners remove up to 60 kg of peaches from one plant.
Greensboro
The tree is undersized, the crown is dense, broadly oval... The fruits are round, the average weight of one peach is 100 g. The peel is with fluff, easily separates from the pulp. The color of the fruit is pink, the flesh is greenish-creamy.
Peach is characterized by sugar content and rich sweet taste... The stone is medium in size, does not separate from the pulp. The purpose of the Greensboro variety is universal - peaches are eaten fresh and used in cooking.
Winter hardy
Winter-hardy varieties tolerate sudden changes in weather and cold weather without consequences - frosts, strong winds, heavy rains. These peaches have a stable yield.
Carnival
Medium-sized tree, pyramidal crown... Fruits of medium size, weight of one - about 130 g. The peel is yellow with red blurred spots, with velvety pubescence. The pulp is medium hard, fibrous, sweet and juicy. The stone is ovoid, it does not separate from the pulp.
Peach Carnival shows resistance to major diseases of culture... The fruits are suitable for transportation and long-term storage.
Pontic
Medium early variety for universal use... The average weight of the fruit is 110 g, the color is yellow, the rind is velvety. The pulp is tender and melting, with a sweet taste. Pontic is weakly susceptible to disease, frost-resistant and unpretentious in cultivation.
Golden Moscow
The variety is resistant to frost, heat, drought, weakly affected by diseases... The tree is tall with a dense spherical crown. The average fruit weight is 180 g, the seeds are large and oval, easily separated from the pulp. The taste is sweet and sour, the pulp contains 11% sugars. The color of the fruits is yellow, with rare blurred red spots.
Variety Golden Moscow unpretentious in cultivation, bears fruit stably... About 50 kg of delicious fruits are harvested from one tree.
Interesting! How are peaches different from nectarine? The peach's peel is fleecy or velvety, while the nectarine's is smooth and glossy. The peach is tender to the touch, the nectarine is harder and more elastic. For long-term storage it is recommended to grow nectarines, peaches are more suitable for fresh consumption or for quick processing.
Early
Early varieties ripen by early or mid-summer... To obtain a rich harvest, it is recommended to plant them on fertile and loose soils so that the roots receive all the nutrients necessary for development.
Fluffy early
The tree is large, the crown grows quickly... Fruits are medium in size, irregular. The average weight of a peach is about 110 g, the color is greenish-cream, with red and pink stripes. The pulp is juicy and fibrous, the taste is sweet and sour with bitterness.
The stone is oval with pointed tips; it cannot be separated from the pulp. Fluffy early is suitable for long-term storage and transportation - retains its marketable appearance and taste for a long time. Poorly exposed to fungal and viral diseases.
Jubilee early
Table variety of peach is planted not only in the Moscow region, but also throughout central Russia. The columnar plant quickly adapts to weather conditions and is unpretentious in care. Medium-sized tree with strong branches.
Yellow peach with light burgundy streaks and spots on the skin... The surface of the fruit is fluffy. The weight of the peach is about 120 g, the flesh is bright yellow, the taste is sweet and sour. The stone is in the grooves, does not separate from the pulp. Early jubilee is appreciated for its harmonious taste - the harvest is used to make jam, jam, compote and other preparations for the winter.
Smart Nikitinsky
The tree is medium-sized, the crown is semi-spreading... The main color of the fruit is juicy yellow, there are red spots on the peel. The weight of a peach is about 120 g, some specimens reach 150 g. The pulp is medium coarse, fibrous, with a bright peach aroma. The taste is excellent, the peach is suitable for fresh consumption or for thermal processing.
Smart Nikitinsky resistant to heat and drought, tolerates long-term lack of watering without harm to the crop... The yield is stable, about 30 kg per tree.
Mid-season
Mid-season peaches ripen by August - most varieties are distinguished by extended fruiting, juicy and fleshy pulp.
Myra
The mid-early variety ripens by late July or early August. Fruits are roundish, yellow in color with a delicate blush... The taste is sweet and juicy, with a slight sourness. The mass of the peach is about 100 g, the peel is dense.
Mayra peach is grown for personal use and for sale - thanks to the thick peel, the fruits retain their presentation and vitamin composition for a long time.
Expectation
Large tree with medium crown... The fruits are bright yellow, some have red dots. The skin is soft, velvety. The pulp is yellow, medium coarseness, many fibers. The fruit has a sweet taste with a slight sourness. Perfectly refreshes in summer and hot seasons.
Peach weight is about 130 g, yield per tree - 40 kg over the summer... To obtain a stable harvest, it is recommended to carry out preventive measures against protection and pests - to spray the plants with a solution of copper sulfate and apply mineral fertilizing.
Cornelian
The versatile variety has won the attention of many gardeners. - it is appreciated for its ease of care, taste, attractive appearance. The tree is medium-sized, the crown is dense.
Rounded fruits, peach weight - about 120 g... The color is yellow with a red "blush", which occupies up to 50% of the fruit surface. The bone is oval in shape, with grooves, does not separate from the pulp. The taste is sweet and sour, pleasant. The Carnelian peach is ideal for canning whole fruits.
Interesting! Fig peach is popular among gardeners. It got its name from its flattened flat shape. Many people mistakenly believe that this fruit was the result of crossing a fig and a peach. However, this is just a variety of common peach.
Growing a peach in the Moscow region
It is more difficult to grow a peach on a plot than cucumbers or tomatoes, traditional for the Russian climate.... However, subject to the basic rules of agricultural technology, every gardener can get mouth-watering and juicy fruits.
Planting a seedling
Peaches are planted in spring or in the fall... For the Moscow region, the second option is suitable, since winter comes in accordance with the calendar, and not in October (which is typical for the northern regions of the country). In the autumn-winter period, the peach tree sleeps, it is not disturbed by insects and rodents. Roots develop under dense soil, plant immunity is strengthened.
For planting, it is recommended to choose two-year-old seedlings... They should look strong and healthy, with no shriveled bark or wilted leaves. Particular attention is paid to the root system - it must be fibrous. A few days before planting, the seedling is placed in a bucket of warm water, a growth stimulator is added, for example, "Zircon,", "Epin-Extra".
Peach is a sun-loving plant, therefore a warm and spacious place on the site is allocated for him... The planting site should not be shadowed by other trees or garden structures. A great option is a hilly area next to a hedge.
Attention! For planting peaches, the place where nightshade crops previously grew - potatoes, eggplant, peppers, are not suitable. It is not recommended to plant it next to other fruit trees - apples, pears, plums.
Care after landing
They start caring for the peach tree in April. - gardeners carry out the first treatment with Bordeaux liquid from aphids and other insects. After a month, extra ovaries are removed, leaving 8-10 cm between future fruits. The ground near the near-stem steep is loosened and cleaned of weeds. It is necessary to regularly maintain cleanliness between trees and beds - otherwise there is a high risk of developing diseases.
Gardeners it is recommended to carry out 2-3 root dressings before harvesting... A potash mixture, a complex for plants "Zdraviy" or "Magic Watering Can" are used as fertilizers. Fertilizers are applied after watering - this way more nutrients will reach the roots. In the spring, peach trees are sprayed with a solution of urea (0.5 kg per 10 liters of water) at the rate of 2-2.5 liters of solution per 10 square meters. m.
Late-ripening varieties are watered six times per season, early-ripening - three times... One tree accounts for about 10-15 liters of water. The first watering occurs at the beginning of summer, the last one - about 20 days before harvest. Water in the morning or evening to protect plants from sunburn.
Attention! An important step in growing peaches is protecting against diseases and insects. Common and effective preventive measures are spraying with a solution of Bordeaux liquid, potassium permanganate or copper sulfate. They provide protection against powdery mildew, aphids, slugs.
How to grow from a seed
Planting and leaving peach pits is similar to traditional growing methods... To begin with, prepare a bone - take it out of a peach of a variety suitable for the Moscow region. Dry it and put it in a dry and dark place until autumn. Two days before planting, it is soaked in water and broken along the seam, then the seed is taken out from the inside.
In the garden, prepare a landing site and pull out a hole 10 cm deep... They place a bone inside, sprinkle it with earth, watered and mulched. After winter, they begin standard care - water and fertilize. The plant should grow and form a pencil-thick stem.
In the second year, a tree is formed and clear the crown of dense branches. The peach tree bears fruit in the third or fourth year.
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When the peach ripens in the Moscow region
Most varieties ripen in the second half of July. - the fruiting period lasts all July and August. Super early varieties ripen in June - however, they bear fruit for only 2-3 weeks. The ripeness of the peach is determined by its color - the greenish tint is replaced by cream and yellow. The skin becomes smooth, the trees exude a pleasant sweet aroma.
Conclusion
For cultivation in the suburbs and the Moscow region, large-fruited peaches Pontiysky, Mayra, Yubileiny early, Smart Nikitinsky are chosen. Peaches take root in a nutritious and light soil, the first harvest is harvested by gardeners in 3-4 years after planting.
Care consists of tree shaping, fertilizing and watering. The average weight of a garden peach is 100 g, the pulp is juicy and sugary, the aroma is rich. Fruit is used for the preparation of desserts and pastries, winter preparations.