Coincidentally, just a few years ago, road workers discovered fossilized peach pits in southwestern China. Researchers who examined the fossils more closely found that they were already 2.6 million years old, but differed little from the fruit stones known today. The peach tree is therefore not a modern breed, but already spoiled the indigenous peoples of Asia with its fruity sweetness. Both old and new varieties now exist. Will there be more to come in the years to come? In any case, in China the peach is considered a symbol of immortality.
peach varieties
- old or new variety
- Robustness against curling disease
- color of the pulp
- Harvest time and flowering time
- short cultivars
- solubility of the stone
- taste
If you want to cultivate a peach tree in your own garden, it is advisable to make the decision based on the criteria mentioned above. Since hardly any peach tree is spared from leaf curl, it makes sense to look for a resistant variety. The time of ripening sometimes decides whether the plant is suitable for the climatic conditions of your homeland. The later the harvest time, the less comfortable the tree feels in cold regions. However, late varieties are easier to remove from the stone and enrich the garden with their flowers early in the year. For your own rearing, genuine varieties are recommended, although not all are suitable for keeping in tubs. It is best to choose a short-growing variety for this purpose. The taste depends on the color of the pulp.
Old peach varieties
From B - F
benedict
- Ripening time: end of August
- white-fleshed
- good core dissolving
- hardy variety
The old peach variety Benedicte scores with high yields and large, easily storable fruits.
Dixired
- Ripening time: late July to mid-August
- yellow-fleshed
- moderately core-dissolving
Dixired pleases its grower with an exceptionally high crop yield, even before most other peach varieties bear fruit. The peaches are characterized by their deep red color and are only slightly hairy. Originally this variety comes from Halehaven. Another benefit of the tree is its ability to self-pollinate.
fairhaven
- Ripening time: mid to late August
- yellow to orange flesh
- good stone dissolving
Fairhaven is an integral part of the list of old peach varieties. It has the sweet, aromatic taste of its fruits and the ripening time in the fifth to sixth week of the peach in common with the Redhaven variety. However, it not only bears large fruits, but also grows taller and wider. In addition, his peaches are lighter. The tree is self-fertile.
From H-P
Helene
- Ripening time: mid-July
- white-fleshed
- not fissile
- core loosening
- hardy variety
The old peach variety Helene is characterized by its sour taste. Their fruits grow large and in large numbers. Helene forms peaches early and therefore has frost-resistant flowers.
Poysdorf vineyard peach
- Ripening time: mid-September
- hardy variety
Older fruit varieties always have a certain traditional charm. Gardeners cultivate this variety exclusively in Poysdorf. While the peach has the typical, slightly tart flavor of a vineyard peach, the large, hairless fruits are somewhat unusual for that peach variety.
From R - S
redhaven
- Ripening time: mid-August
- yellow to orange flesh
- good stone dissolving
Redhaven is one of the best-known peach varieties. No wonder, because the gardener can rely on good crop yields every year. An aromatic, sweet taste with slightly sour nuances is concealed under the partially crimson skin. The flesh is tender and juicy, the fruit itself is covered with a light hem. Typical of Redhaven is the formation of small, upright treetops.
notice: Some people find the hairy skin of some peaches uncomfortable. New breeds that boast a smooth skin pushed Redhaven from the market in particular.
Redwing
- Ripening time: mid-August
- white-fleshed
Redwing forms red fruits that appear in large numbers on the tree. Its taste is similar to that of vineyard peaches.
Starcrest
- Ripening time: early to mid-July
- yellow-fleshed
- robust type
- not fissile
The Starcrest variety bears large, juicy fruits. In addition to the sweet taste, many people appreciate the skin of the fruit, which is hardly hairy. The tree, which is a mutation of the Sprincrest variety, shows strong growth despite wind and weather. The crop yield amounts to an average number.
Suncrest
- Ripening time: end of August
- yellow-fleshed
- good core dissolving
- not fissile
The gardener can still look forward to the rich yield of the Suncrest variety relatively late. Its large fruits have a very juicy, aromatic taste. The comparatively hard skin makes the peaches easy to transport. It is not a disadvantage for enjoyment.
New peach varieties
From A - M
Avalon Pride
- Ripening time: end of July
- yellow-fleshed
- resistant variety
- not core-dissolving
If you have an Avalon Pride in your own garden, you can start harvesting early in the year. The medium-sized tree with a compact habit produces aromatic, high-quality peaches. The fruits are slightly hairy and have an appetizing color. They also impress with their size.
jayhaven
- Ripening time: end of August
- hardy variety
Although this new variety is similar to Redhaven in taste, it is a lot ahead of the old varieties in terms of other quality characteristics. The slightly stronger growing tree yields up to 10% more than the popular Redhaven. The only downside is the more pronounced hem of its shell. Since Jayhaven can be easily transported and stored, organic farmers in particular are showing great interest in the new variety. The peach tree can also be found more and more often in private gardens.
Mireille meystar
- Ripening time: end of August
- hardy variety
This peach has characteristics similar to the old Redwing variety. Both peach varieties bring high yields. Mireille meystar is also easy to transport. However, if you want to cultivate this peach in the garden, you have to cut it back regularly.
From P - R
Priscilla
- white-fleshed
- very hardy variety
In addition to delicious peaches, which are characterized by an optimal balance between sweetness and acidity, the new variety Priscilla delights gardeners with lush flowers.
Princess
- Ripening time: end of August
- good core dissolving
- hardy variety
The Princess variety is expected to displace the Suncrest variety from the market in the future. For peach lovers, however, this is by no means a loss. Because Princess combines almost all taste nuances in its large fruits with intensive coloring. From sweet to aromatic to a pleasant spiciness, the gardener can also taste a mild acidity.
RedRobin
- Ripening time: mid to late July
- red-fleshed
- good core dissolving
Due to the early ripening of the fruit, Red Robin is one of the frost-resistant peach varieties. It owes its name to the deep red peaches, which appear conspicuously large in view of the early ripeness. The gardener usually harvests his fruit while it is still solid.
Royal Gem Zairegem
- Ripening time: late July to mid-August
- orange-fleshed
- good core dissolving
Royal Gem Zairegem is considered the tastiest peach within its ripening period. Its striking dark red fruits testify to the high quality of taste. Due to its size, the tree is more suitable for growing in large gardens. Unfortunately, the growth of this peach variety is deceptive: the crop yield is comparatively low.
Royal Glory zaifer
- Ripening time: mid-August
- orange-fleshed
- hardy variety
- good core dissolving
This new breed is a big competitor to the Redhaven variety, probably the most popular peach among the old varieties. Royal Glory zaifer also convinces with large fruits that have an excellent taste. With their deep red color and intensely glowing flesh, they are also visually appealing. In addition, thanks to its good transport and storage properties, it is increasingly conquering the wholesale trade.
From S - W
Spring Lady merspri
- Ripening time: mid to late July
- yellow-fleshed
- not core-dissolving
- not fissile
Spring Lady merspri has a reputation for excellent taste. It produces large fruits with a rich colour. The flowers of this tree are considered to be particularly frost-resistant.
symphony
- Ripening time: end of August
- orange to yellow flesh
- good core dissolving
- hardy variety
The peach season culminates with the ripening of the new Symphonie variety. In late summer, the large, intensely colored peaches then shine in the crown of the tree, which has strong growth. You can also rely on this variety for a regularly high harvest.
Vistariche Zainobe
- Ripening time: mid to late August
- orange-fleshed
- very hardy variety
In addition to Royal Glory zaifer, Vistariche Zainobe has also established itself in the wholesale trade. Because its fruits are considered to be of very high quality and promise a wonderful sweetness. Since the tree shows comparatively little growth, it can put all the more energy into the development of its peaches, which consequently become very plump and large. Fortunately, insects are hardly interested in the advantages of this new breed. Meanwhile, the gardener is happy about high yields of dark red, transportable peaches.
Winemaker's Dream+ A 5968
- Ripening time: mid-August
- creamy
- fruity variety
Sweet and sour and juicy, what more could you ask for? In any case, the new variety Winzertraum can score with many other advantages. Not only the dark red color of the peel but also its undemanding location and the ability to self-pollinate make the peach tree a successful breed. With its properties, Winzertraum+ A5968 belongs to the category of vineyard peaches.
notice: Hardly any new variety of peach is easy to separate the flesh from the pit.
Peach tree, Prunus persica