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PeachPrunus persica

The peach tree is a heat-loving stone fruit that delights with its juicy fruits and early blossoms. It requires a sheltered location and regular pruning.

FruitStone fruitTree fruitRose family
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Peach (Prunus persica): plant portrait for plant portrait - Fruit, Rose family, Harvest Jul, Aug, Sep
Peach: plant portrait. harvest: Jul, Aug, Sep.

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Key data

Planting

Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov

Harvest

Jul, Aug, Sep

Water

medium

Good neighbors

NasturtiumGarlicHorseradish

Avoid

Potato

Growing data

Peach Growing data

Seed depth

4 - 6 cm

Plant spacing

300 - 500 cm

Row spacing

400 - 600 cm

Germination temp

4 - 12 °C

Sowing and germination

Seed depth4 - 6 cm
Germination temp4 - 12 °C
Germination time90 - 120 days
Seed viability1 - 2 years
Light germinatorNo
Dark germinatorYes
Cold germinatorYes
Stratification neededYes
Pre-soaking recommendedYes
Direct sowing possibleNo
Pre-culture recommendedNo

Planting and spacing

Plant spacing300 - 500 cm
Row spacing400 - 600 cm
Plants per m²0.04 - 0.1 per m²
Bed widthfrom 200 cm
Spacingnot_suitable

Temperature and site

Growing temperaturefrom 7 °C
Optimal temperature18 - 28 °C
Frost sensitiveNo
Late frost sensitiveYes
Heat tolerancehigh
Cold tolerancemedium

Water, nutrients and care

Watermedium
Critical water phasesFruit development, Establishment phase
Watering methoddrip_irrigation
Droughtlow
Waterlogging sensitiveYes
Mulching recommendedYes
Nutrient needmedium_feeder
Compost recommendedYes
Fertilizer sensitivitymedium

Container, support and growth

Container suitableYes
Pot sizeVolume: from 30 l; Recommended: from 50 l; Diameter: from 45 cm; Depth: from 40 cm
SupportYes; 150 - 300 cm
Height300 - 500 cm
Width250 - 400 cm
Root depth60 - 100 cm
Root spread200 - 400 cm
Yield10 - 40 kg

Year plan

Peach Calendar

All plants
Indoor sowingDirect sowingPlantingHarvest

Indoor sowing

No data

Propagation by seed uncommon for home gardeners; usually grafted.

Direct sowing

No data

Not recommended as seedlings are not true to type.

Planting

MarAprOctNov

Spring planting preferred in harsh climates; container plants possible year-round.

Harvest

JulAugSep

Strongly dependent on variety and regional climate.

Year plan
  1. Peach leaf curl prevention

Growing

Peach Site, soil and care

Spacing

300 - 500 cm

Storage

Storage temperature c: 0, Storage humidity pct: 90, Shelf life days: 3

Peach (Prunus persica): 2 for site and care - Fruit, Rose family, Harvest Jul, Aug, Sep
Peach: 2. site: 300 - 500 cm.

Pruning

Peach Pruning

Mixed pruning (fruiting and structural)

Goal

Mixed pruning (fruiting and structural)

Pruning timing

Spring

MarApr

Production pruning Done shortly before or during flowering to distinguish true from false fruiting branches.

Summer

JulAug

Summer pruning Removing water sprouts to improve light penetration for the fruits.

Remove

  • Spent fruiting wood from the previous year
  • Water sprouts in the tree center
  • Vertical upright shoots
  • Diseased or dead wood (Monilia tips)

Preserve

  • True fruiting branches (with bud pairs of flower and leaf buds)
  • Main branch extensions

Avoid

  • Pruning during frost
  • Pruning too late after bud break
  • Leaving wood shoots without fruit buds

Tools and hygiene

Disinfect saw and shears after each tree (prevention of bacterial canker).

Companion guide

Peach Companion guide

Companion guide

Good neighbors

NasturtiumGarlicHorseradish

Avoid

Potato

Health

Pests, Diseases

Pests

Green peach aphid

Curled leaves, sticky honeydew.

Oriental fruit moth

Wilting shoot tips, larvae inside fruit.

Diseases

Peach leaf curl

Blister-like, reddish leaf deformations in spring.

Brown rot

Rotting rings on fruit, shriveled 'fruit mummies'.

Deficiencies

Iron deficiency (Chlorosis)

Yellow leaves with green veins, often on lime-rich soils.

Plant health

Peach leaf curlMonilia Fruit RotIron deficiency

FAQ

When is the best time to plant a peach tree?

The best planting time for bare-root peach trees is in spring (March/April) or autumn (October/November). Containerized plants can be planted almost year-round.

How do I combat peach leaf curl?

The most important measure is a dormant spray with approved agents (e.g., copper preparations) just before bud swell in February/March. Remove infected leaves early.

Do I need to prune my peach tree?

Yes, regular pruning is essential. Peaches bear fruit on one-year-old wood, so annual renewal pruning is necessary to ensure harvest and keep the tree vital.

Related plants

Plum

Same familySame crop groupSimilar nutrient needs

Both belong to the genus Prunus in the Rose family.

Both are stone fruit trees.

Apricot

Same familySame crop groupSimilar water needs

Both belong to the genus Prunus in the Rose family.

Both are stone fruit trees.

Brown rot

Shared diseases

Monilia affects many stone fruit species.

Verticillium wilt

Shared diseases

Can also affect other Rose family members.

Guides

Related guides

Garden guides

Sources

Public sources

  1. Wikidata entity

    Wikidata · 2026-05-14

  2. GBIF species match

    GBIF · 2026-05-14

  3. Deutschsprachige Wikipedia: Pfirsich

    Wikipedia · 2026-05-14

  4. English Wikipedia: Peach

    Wikipedia · 2026-05-14

Details

More public plant data

Names
Common

Peach

Plural

Peaches

BotanicalPrunus persica
Botanical author(L.) Stokes
Scientific synonyms
  1. Persica vulgaris var. albaplena
  2. Prunus persica f. magnifica
  3. Persica vulgaris var. pendula
  4. Persica vulgaris var. sympyrena
  5. Persica vulgaris densa
  6. Prunus persica var. uninensis
  7. Amygdalus persica subsp. scleronucipersica
  8. Amygdalus persica f. stellata
  9. Persica domestica
  10. Amygdalus laevis
  11. Persica vulgaris var. lanuginosa
  12. Amygdalus persica var. duracina
  13. Prunus persica subsp. platycarpa
  14. Prunus persica f. camelliiflora
  15. Amygdalus persica var. albaplena
  16. Prunus persica f. pendula
  17. Persica vulgaris var. autumnalis
  18. Persica vulgaris var. fulva
  19. Persica vulgaris var. nana
  20. Persica vulgaris f. dianthiflora
  21. Prunus persica f. nectarina
  22. Prunus persica f. rubroplena
  23. Persica vulgaris var. sanguinolenta
  24. Amygdalus persica var. scleropersica
  25. Amygdalus persica
  26. Persica vulgaris var. alba
  27. Prunus persica var. magnifica
  28. Persica vulgaris f. nuda
  29. Persica vulgaris var. cydonia
  30. Persica vulgaris
  31. Persica vulgaris var. leucocarpa
  32. Persica vulgaris var. praecox
  33. Amygdalus persica var. sinensis
  34. Persica vulgaris f. camelliiflora
  35. Amygdalus persica var. aganonucipersica
  36. Amygdalus persica plena
  37. Persica vulgaris var. tomentosa
  38. Prunus persica var. compressa
  39. Amygdalus persica camelliiflora
  40. Persica vulgaris var. scleropersica
  41. Amygdalus persica f. versicolor
  42. Prunus persica f. albescens
  43. Amygdalus persica subsp. nucipersica
  44. Persica vulgaris subsp. nectarina
  45. Persica vulgaris var. gibbosa
  46. Persica platycarpa
  47. Prunus persica f. sanguinea
  48. Prunus persica subsp. domestica
  49. Prunus persica var. nectarina
  50. Prunus persica var. lasiocalyx
  51. Persica vulgaris scleropersica
  52. Prunus persica f. glabra
  53. Persica vulgaris var. aganopersica
  54. Prunus daemonifuga
  55. Persica vulgaris leucocarpa
  56. Persica vulgaris var. odorata
  57. Amygdalus persica scleropersica
  58. Prunus persica var. pleiocarpa
  59. Persica vulgaris f. pyramidalis
  60. Prunus persica var. commixta
  61. Persica laevis
  62. Amygdalus nucipersica
  63. Persica vulgaris var. diapyrena
  64. Amygdalus persica scleronucipersica
  65. Prunus persica subsp. floriplena
  66. Persica vulgaris var. rosiflora
  67. Prunus persica f. duplex
  68. Amygdalus persica var. multiplex
  69. Prunus persica f. scleronucipersica
  70. Prunus persica f. alba
  71. Amygdalus persica var. nectarina
  72. Prunus persica f. versicolor
  73. Prunus persica f. uninensis
  74. Prunus persica subsp. ferganensis
  75. Persica vulgaris var. campanuliflora
  76. Amygdalus ferganensis
  77. Persica vulgaris ovalis
  78. Prunus persica f. caryophyllodes
  79. Amygdalus persica alba
  80. Persica vulgaris var. loiseleurii
  81. Prunus persica f. compressa
  82. Persica vulgaris var. pyramidalis
  83. Persica vulgaris var. bipartita
  84. Persica vulgaris f. albaplena
  85. Persica mammillata
  86. Prunus persica f. scleropersica
  87. Persica vulgaris var. nucipersica
  88. Prunus persica f. praematura
  89. Prunus persica subsp. laevis
  90. Prunus persica f. albaplena
  91. Persica levis acidula
  92. Persica vulgaris var. dianthiflora
  93. Amygdalus persica duracina
  94. Persica vulgaris var. caucasica
  95. Persica vulgaris var. ovata
  96. Prunus persica f. coccineoplena
  97. Amygdalus persica var. roseoplena
  98. Persica vulgaris f. versicolor
  99. Persica vulgaris f. magnifica
  100. Prunus persica f. stellata
  101. Prunus persica f. dasycarpa
  102. Persica vulgaris var. apiana
  103. Persica vulgaris var. rotundata
  104. Persica vulgaris var. mammosa
  105. Prunus persica f. pyramidalis
  106. Prunus persica subsp. vulgaris
  107. Amygdalus persica ispahamensis
  108. Persica vulgaris var. intermedia
  109. Prunus persica f. pubescens
  110. Persica vulgaris subsp. erythrocarpa
  111. Persica levis
  112. Persica vulgaris f. alba
  113. Persica vulgaris var. densa
  114. Prunus persica var. vulgaris
  115. Persica vulgaris laevis
  116. Persica vulgaris var. carnea
  117. Amygdalus persica var. aganopersica
  118. Persica vulgaris var. violacea
  119. Amygdalus persica var. rubroplena
  120. Prunus persica var. laevis
  121. Prunus persica var. subspontanea
  122. Persica vulgaris var. nectarina
  123. Persica vulgaris versicolor
  124. Prunus persica var. aposarca
  125. Persica ferganensis
  126. Persica vulgaris f. duplex
  127. Persica vulgaris var. ruberrima
  128. Persica vulgaris var. minuta
  129. Persica vulgaris albida
  130. Prunus persica f. aganopersica
  131. Prunus ferganensis
  132. Persica vulgaris var. tristis
  133. Amygdalus persica var. laevis
  134. Persica vulgaris isolata
  135. Prunus persica subsp. nucipersica
  136. Prunus persica f. pumila
  137. Persica chinensis var. radiata
  138. Persica vulgaris secedens
  139. Persica vulgaris var. camelliiflora
  140. Amygdalus persica dianthiflora
  141. Persica vulgaris f. pendula
  142. Amygdalus persica var. scleronucipersica
  143. Persica vulgaris subsp. laevis
  144. Amygdalus persica rosiflora
  145. Prunus persica var. pendula
  146. Persica vulgaris var. xanthocarpa
  147. Prunus persica var. platycarpa
  148. Prunus persica f. nuda
  149. Persica pendula
  150. Persica vulgaris var. magnifica
  151. Persica vulgaris subsp. atropurpurea
  152. Amygdalus persica nuda
  153. Persica vulgaris var. sanguinea
  154. Persica vulgaris flavorubens
  155. Persica vulgaris moschata
  156. Amygdalus persica var. foliis-atropurpureis
  157. Persica vulgaris var. jucunda
  158. Amygdalus persica subsp. aganonucipersica
  159. Prunus persica var. densa
  160. Persica vulgaris var. atropurpurea
  161. Prunus persica var. longistyla
  162. Persica vulgaris succosa
  163. Amygdalus persica var. stellata
  164. Persica levis aurantia
  165. Prunus persica var. xanthocarpa
  166. Persica nucipersica
  167. Amygdalus persica var. duplex
  168. Amygdalus persica var. compressa
  169. Prunus persica f. aganonucipersica
  170. Amygdalus persica f. roseaplena
  171. Prunus persica f. atropurpurea
  172. Persica vulgaris xanthocarpa
  173. Prunus persica f. nudicarpa
  174. Amygdalus persica f. pendula
  175. Persica vulgaris var. duplex
  176. Persica vulgaris duracina
  177. Persica nana
  178. Amygdalus communis var. persica
  179. Amygdalus persica persicaduplex
  180. Persica chinensis
  181. Persica vulgaris f. sanguinea
  182. Persica vulgaris var. muscata
  183. Persica vulgaris f. atropurpurea
  184. Persica vulgaris var. foliis-rubris
  185. Prunus persica f. mollis
  186. Amygdalus persica foliis-rubris
  187. Prunus persica var. pyramidalis
  188. Persica vulgaris var. laevis
  189. Prunus persica f. dianthiflora
  190. Amygdalus persica var. nucipersica
  191. Persica vulgaris var. haematocarpa
  192. Prunus persica var. nucipersica
  193. Persica vulgaris var. compressa
Synonyms
  1. peach tree
  2. peachtree
  3. peach
Common synonyms
  1. peach tree
  2. peachtree
  3. peach
Regional names
Historical names
Market names
Misspellings
International names
La
  1. Prunus persica
Ambiguous names
  1. NamePfirsichblättrige Glockenblume
    Languagede
    Shared with
    1. Campanula persicifolia
    Clarification

    Not to be confused with the Peach-leaved Bellflower (Campanula persicifolia).

  2. NamePfirsichpalme
    Languagede
    Shared with
    1. Bactris gasipaes
    Clarification

    Not to be confused with the Peach Palm (Bactris gasipaes).

  3. NamePfirsich
    Languagede
    Shared with
    1. Prunus persica (Frucht)
    Clarification

    Refers to the plant, not just the fruit.

  4. NamePeach
    Languageen
    Shared with
    1. Prunus persica (fruit)
    Clarification

    Refers to the plant, not just the fruit.

Search terms
  1. peach
  2. peach tree
  3. nectarine
  4. Prunus persica
Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
OrderRosales
Family botanicalRosaceae
Family

Rose family

Family idrosaceae
GenusPrunus
SpeciesPrunus persica
Hybrid statusnot_hybrid
Related crops
  1. Prunus domestica
  2. Prunus armeniaca
  3. Prunus avium
  4. Prunus cerasus
  5. Prunus dulcis
Classification
Main groupFruit
Sub groupStone Fruit
Crop groupFruit Tree
Life cyclePerennial
Perennialyes
Woodyyes
Treeyes
Shrubno
Edible parts
  1. fruit
Calendar
Sowing indoor
Notes

Propagation by seed uncommon for home gardeners; usually grafted.

Sowing outdoor
Notes

Not recommended as seedlings are not true to type.

Planting out
Months
  1. 3
  2. 4
  3. 10
  4. 11
Earliest month3
Latest month11
Notes

Spring planting preferred in harsh climates; container plants possible year-round.

Harvest
Months
  1. 7
  2. 8
  3. 9
Earliest month7
Latest month9
Notes

Strongly dependent on variety and regional climate.

Month tasks
1

  1. Winter pruning on frost-free days.

2

  1. Dormant spray against peach leaf curl as buds swell.

3

  1. Planting season for bare-root trees.

4

  1. Frost protection for blossoms during late frosts.

5

  1. Fertilize with compost or organic fruit fertilizer.

6

  1. Fruit thinning if crop load is too heavy.

7

  1. Start harvesting early varieties.

8

  1. Main harvest; summer pruning after harvest.

9

  1. Finish harvesting late varieties.

10

  1. Prepare for autumn planting.

11

  1. Apply trunk protection (white wash) against frost cracks.

12

  1. Tool maintenance and planning.

Month tasks structured
2
  1. Taskpest_control
    Label

    Peach leaf curl prevention

    Priorityhigh
    Months
    1. 2
    Conditionbud_swell
    Estimated effortlow
    Notes

    Treatment must occur before bud scales open.

Book content
Introduction

The peach tree (Prunus persica) is a popular fruit tree for home gardens, sweetening summer with its juicy, aromatic fruits. Originally from China, it spread via Persia to Europe and is now indispensable in many gardens. Although considered heat-loving, there are robust varieties that thrive even in cooler regions, especially in sheltered locations.

Cultivation tips

A sunny, wind-protected location is crucial for abundant harvests. The soil should be deep, humus-rich, and well-drained. Ensure balanced nutrient supply and avoid waterlogging. Annual pruning is essential to maintain the tree's vitality and promote fruit quality.

Structured month tasks
3
  1. Taskplanting
    Label

    Fruit tree planting

    Prioritymedium
    Months
    1. 3
    2. 4
    Conditionfrost_free_soil
    Estimated effortmedium
    Notes

    Dig a large planting hole and set a stake.

Cultivation specs
Seed
Seed depth cm min.4
Seed depth cm max.6
Light germinatorno
Dark germinatoryes
Cold germinatoryes
Stratification neededyes
Pre soaking recommendedyes
Germination temperature c min.4
Germination temperature c max.12
Germination days min.90
Germination days max.120
Seed lifespan years min.1
Seed lifespan years max.2
Direct sowing possibleno
Pre culture recommendedno
Spacing
Plant spacing cm min.300
Plant spacing cm max.500
Row spacing cm min.400
Row spacing cm max.600
Recommended density per sqm min.0.04
Recommended density per sqm max.0.1
Min. bed width200 cm
Square foot gardening spacingnot_suitable
Spacing notes

Spacing varies greatly depending on the rootstock (dwarf vs. vigorous).

Growth dimensions
Height cm min.300
Height cm max.500
Width cm min.250
Width cm max.400
Root depth cm min.60
Root depth cm max.100
Root spread cm min.200
Root spread cm max.400
Growth speedmedium
Final size notes

Regular pruning keeps the tree compact and improves fruit quality.

Temperature
Min. growing temperature7 °C
Optimal temperature c min.18
Optimal temperature c max.28
Max. heat tolerance38 °C
Frost sensitiveno
Late frost sensitiveyes
Heat tolerancehigh
Cold tolerancemedium
Temperature notes

Wood is hardy to approx. -20°C, but blossoms are extremely sensitive to late frosts.

Water
Water needmedium
Critical water phases
  1. Fruit development
  2. Establishment phase
Drought tolerantyes
Drought sensitivitylow
Waterlogging sensitiveyes
Mulching recommendedyes
Water notes

Waterlogging quickly leads to root rot; drought during fruit ripening reduces quality.

Nutrition
Nutrient groupmedium_feeder
Heavy feederno
Medium feederyes
Light feederno
Nitrogen needmedium
Phosphorus needmedium
Potassium needhigh
Calcium needmedium
Magnesium needmedium
Compost recommendedyes
Mulching recommendedyes
Fertilizer sensitivitymedium
Nutrition notes

Potassium-rich fertilization promotes fruit ripening and wood hardiness.

Container
Container suitableyes
Min. pot volume30 l
Recommended pot volume50 l
Min. pot depth40 cm
Min. pot diameter45 cm
Plants per container min.1
Plants per container max.1
Drainage requiredyes
Repotting neededyes
Container notes

Only dwarf varieties are suitable for permanent container cultivation.

Support
Needs supportyes
Support recommendedyes
Climbingno
Viningno
Trellis recommendedyes
Support types
  1. stake
  2. espalier
Support height cm min.150
Support height cm max.300
Training requiredyes
Support notes

Growing as an espalier on a south-facing wall is ideal for heat-loving varieties.

Cultivation modes
Outdoor bed suitableyes
Raised bed suitableno
Container suitableyes
Balcony suitableyes
Greenhouse suitableyes
Polytunnel suitableyes
Indoor suitableno
Windowsill suitableno
Hydroponic possibleno
Permaculture suitableyes
No dig suitableyes
Yield density
Yield per plant min.10
Yield per plant max.40
Yield unitkg
Yield per sqm min.1
Yield per sqm max.5
Yield reliabilitymedium
Yield notes

Yield varies depending on frost damage during flowering.

Site
Exposure

Full sun, sheltered

Microclimate needs

Vineyard climate or sheltered house wall preferred.

Soil
Soil type

Humus-rich, deep, sandy loam

PH range
Min.6
Max.7.5
Drainage

Excellent, no waterlogging

Watering
General

Keep consistently moist, especially during fruit set.

Nutrition
General

Annual compost application in spring is sufficient.

Cultivation planning
Succession sowing
Possibleno
Bed planning notes

Do not plant after other Rose family members due to soil sickness.

Rotation prioritypermanent
Interplanting potentiallow
Mechanization relevancelow
Crop rotation
Rotation prioritypermanent
Notes

As a permanent crop, no classical rotation. Due to soil sickness (replant disease), avoid replanting peaches or other Rose family members in the same spot for at least 5-7 years.

Deficiencies
  1. Slugiron-chlorosis
    Name

    Iron deficiency (Chlorosis)

    Symptoms

    Yellow leaves with green veins, often on lime-rich soils.

Problems
  1. Slugfrost-damage-blossoms
    Name

    Late frost damage to blossoms

    Symptoms

    Brown, dying blossoms after frosty nights.

Problem management
Common pest groups
  1. Aphids
  2. Moths
  3. Scale insects
Common disease groups
  1. Powdery mildew
  2. Shot hole disease
  3. Phytophthora root rot
Prevention principles
  1. Choose resistant varieties (e.g., 'Revita')
  2. Open pruning for fast drying
  3. Balanced fertilization (avoid excess nitrogen)
Diagnosis notes

Leaf changes in early growth usually indicate fungal infections from the previous year.

Disease graph
Scopecentral_europe_temperate
Profiles
  1. Slugtaphrina-deformans
    Severityhigh
    Conditions
    1. Wet spring
    2. Temperatures below 16°C during bud break
    Affected parts
    1. Leaves
    2. Shoots
    Prevention
    1. Sheltered planting site
    2. Strengthening with horsetail tea
    Organic control
    1. Remove infected leaves early
    2. Plant fortifiers
Diagnostic rules
  1. Symptom

    Leaves curl and turn reddish

    Possible causes
    1. taphrina-deformans
    First checks
    1. Timing of appearance (Spring?)
    2. Presence of aphids (Rule out)
Prevention strategy
Cultural
  1. Sunny, airy location
  2. Rain protection for small trees
Monitoring
  1. Monitor bud swell in February/March
Organic first response
  1. Remove infection sources (mummies, leaf litter)
Notes

Hygiene is the most important factor for stone fruit.

Diagnosis
Common misdiagnoses
  1. Peach leaf curl vs. aphid infestation
  2. Frost damage vs. nitrogen deficiency
Phenology
Stages
  1. Dormancy
  2. Bud swell
  3. Flowering
  4. Fruit set
  5. Fruit expansion
  6. Fruit ripening
  7. Leaf drop
Notes

Flowering occurs very early in the year, often before the leaves emerge.

Flowering pollination
Flowering period

March to April

Flower color

Pink to deep pink

Harvest
Harvest period

July to September

Yield estimate

10-40 kg per tree

Harvest details
Harvest frequency

Multiple pickings required as fruits ripen unevenly.

Harvest indicators
  1. Fruit yields to gentle pressure
  2. Ground color changes from green to yellow/white
  3. Typical intense fragrance
  4. Fruit separates easily from the stem
Post harvest handling

Handle with care as peaches are extremely sensitive to bruising.

Storage
Storage temperature0 °C
Storage humidity90 %
Shelf life3 days
Storage details
General storage category

Short-term storage

Storage life

Approx. 3-5 days in the refrigerator; only 1-2 days at room temperature.

Processing options
  1. Canning
  2. Freezing (pitted)
  3. Drying
  4. Juice/Syrup
  5. Jam
Processing use
Commercial products
  1. Canned peaches
  2. Peach nectar
  3. Liqueur
Kitchen usage
Preparation methods
  1. Fresh consumption
  2. Baking
  3. Desserts
  4. Grilling
Culinary notes

Skin can be easily removed by brief blanching.

Safety and edibility
Edible parts
  1. Fruit flesh
  2. Skin
Inedible or caution parts
  1. Pit (contains amygdalin)
  2. Leaves
Toxicity notes

The seed kernel inside the pit is toxic and must not be consumed.

Raw consumption

Highly suitable and common.

Seed saving
Seed typestone
Cleaning methodflesh_removal
Drying neededyes
Seed saving advanced
Stratification requiredyes
Stratification period90 days
Isolation distance0 m
Notes

Seedlings are not true to type and are mostly used as grafting rootstocks.

Varieties
  1. Slugredhaven
    NameRedhaven
    Characteristics

    Global standard variety, firm flesh, good freestone qualities.

    Harvest time

    Early to mid-August

  2. Slugrevita
    NameRevita
    Characteristics

    Highly resistant to peach leaf curl, white-fleshed.

    Harvest time

    Mid to late August

  3. Slugbenedicte
    NameBénédicte
    Characteristics

    Robust variety with excellent aroma, white-fleshed, low susceptibility.

    Harvest time

    Late August

Rootstocks
  1. NameSt. Julien A
    Vigormedium
    Notes

    Most common rootstock for home gardens, adapts well to various soils.

  2. NameGF 677
    Vigorhigh
    Notes

    Very vigorous, ideal for dry, calcareous soils.

  3. NamePrunus pumila
    Vigorlow
    Notes

    Low vigor, suitable for small gardens or containers.

Woody crop details
Training systems to research
  1. Hohlkrone
  2. Spindel
  3. Fächerspalier
Rootstock relevanceHigh - rootstock determines final size and soil adaptability.
Renewal pruning relevanceCritical - peaches fruit only on one-year-old wood.
Notes

Peaches require regular renewal pruning, otherwise the tree quickly becomes senescent.

Ecology
Pollinator valuehigh
Wildlife valuemedium
Biodiversity notes

Early flowering provides an important food source for bees and bumblebees in early spring. Old trees offer nesting sites.

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