Description of varieties of fig peaches, useful properties and cultivation
A peach named Fig is a fruit plant variety similar in characteristics to the almond and peach tree. The culture is distinguished by certain features, they affect the appearance of the fruit, seeds, the time of flowering and ripening. A peach can be called a fig only if it meets the above requirements. Its fruits are rich in nutrients and trace elements - this is another advantage of them.
Culture characteristics
If you compose a description of the fruit, then it should look like this:
- has a characteristic "fluff";
- the color of the peach is pink, with a yellowish tint;
- the bone is small, flat;
- the fruit itself is slightly flattened, has a medium size.
A large or medium-sized peach is considered habitual, which has a characteristic fluff and a pleasant, sweet smell. The fruit, called Fig, is smaller, not round, with characteristic features of taste. May have an almond scent.
Taste characteristics of the fruit of this variety:
- Differs in pleasant sweetness.
- At the same time, when approaching the stone, the taste of the fruit does not change.
Attention! The fruit contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, which are responsible for its health benefits.
What is the composition of a fig peach:
- the fruit consists mainly of carbohydrates;
- it contains B vitamins, folic acid: ascorbic acid, retinol;
- microelements and macronutrients: potassium, magnesium, calcium and others.
The fruit, despite the presence of nutrients in the composition, is not recommended to be eaten in the evening, since it contains a large amount of fructose.
The average calorie content of a fruit is low, it is 60 calories, provided that its weight does not exceed 100 grams.
Breeding history and growing region
This is a kind of hybrid of peach and almond trees. There are other cultures that differ from those presented above.
The opinion about this plant is ambiguous, some breeders distinguish the Fig peach as an independent subspecies or species.
According to experts, due to the presence of many similarities, a plant called David's Peach participated in the creation of the culture.
It is noteworthy that this fruit is considered cultural, that is, it does not grow in nature, as an independent plant does not exist. For the first time such a peach appeared in China, therefore this country is considered its homeland.
Despite the fact that in Asian countries the fruit has been known for a long time, in our country it appeared relatively recently, as, indeed, in Ukraine.
Useful properties of the fruit
The fruit has a lot of useful properties, which is considered a good reason to include it in the diet. What are the main benefits of such a peach:
- It has a large number of useful substances, we are talking about vitamins and minerals.
- It contains a sufficient amount of carbohydrates, which means that it satisfies hunger relatively quickly.
- It has a low calorie content.
- Normalizes the work of the organs of the cardiovascular system, due to the content of potassium and magnesium.
- It helps to streamline the work of the digestive system, relieve stool problems, and eliminate constipation.
- The fruit improves the excretion of bile from the body, it normalizes the liver and bile ducts.
The complex effect on the body makes peach a healthy fruit, which, moreover, will delight you with its sweetness. It is worth excluding it from the diet only for those who suffer from diseases of the endocrine system, have high blood sugar or other signs of diabetes.
How to grow a fig peach
This fruit is extremely whimsical, and it is difficult to grow it for several reasons:
- Observance of certain climatic conditions is required - the plant loves warmth and moisture. For this reason, in the northern regions of our country, even with all the necessary efforts, this will hardly be possible.
- It will be necessary to provide the culture with sufficient moisture, only in this case it will begin to bear fruit.
- Seedlings need to be treated to avoid death or infection.
Provided that the fruits of the Fig peach cost 3 times more than the usual ones, and the culture bears fruit actively, the efforts will be well spent.
How to germinate a bone
In order for the cultivation of a tree to end in obtaining a rich harvest, you will need to follow certain rules:
- Choose a juicy and ripe fruit that does not show signs of rot or mold.
- Remove the pulp and rinse the pit under running water.
- Soak it for a week like a cucumber seed.
- After seven days, if the plant does not germinate, then the seed should be split without damaging the kernel.
It is difficult to grow a peach from a stone, since it is necessary to choose the right fruit in the garden, otherwise the probability of failure is extremely high.
How to plant a tree stalk
To harvest an excellent harvest, you will have to choose a suitable seedling, it must meet the following characteristics:
- select a variety, find out if the plant grows in your region;
- make sure that the roots are not dry, without damage;
- the bark on a detailed examination is green, alive from the inside, there are no dry areas, does not leave;
- experienced gardeners prefer annual seedlings.
Planting is done in mid-March or late September. Pre-prepare the hole and fertilizers.
Optimal timing and landing pattern
It is advisable to plant in spring or autumn. In summer or winter, seedlings are not planted. The land is pre-prepared with fertilizers. Do not pour water into it or pour ash into it if you plan to use fertilizers, otherwise you can carry out similar procedures.
What is required from a gardener when growing a Fig peach in a personal plot:
- Water and feed the plant regularly.
- Treat the seedling daily.
- To do prophylaxis against pests and diseases.
- Protect the plant from the cold.
The seedlings are afraid of frost, they are insulated for the winter, otherwise they will die, even if the winter is not too harsh.
Since trees need a lot of heat and sun, their habitat in our country is considered to be the territory up to Voronezh. In the Middle Lane, growing a peach and harvesting is problematic.
Plant care rules
As mentioned earlier, the plant requires care, it loves the warmth and light of the sun. But not only this is all the subtleties and nuances. The gardener will have to water the tree, feed it, fertilize and cultivate the land.
Watering frequency
You will have to water regularly, especially if the climate is not just warm, but hot. Watering should be abundant, otherwise the seedling will dry out. The frequency of watering is reduced when the tree reaches 70 centimeters in length. Water the peach every 2 days, increasing the amount of water for irrigation.
Soil fertilization
Young and small seedlings are susceptible to various diseases and are defenseless against pests, they need processing and feeding. You can fertilize plants with diluted manure. Before planting, you can pour a liter can of ash into the pit or use a specially prepared mixture:
- it is worth mixing different components in equal proportions; to get a good fertilizer, take a liter can of ash;
- a glass of superphosphate, 125 grams of potassium chloride;
- you also need 2 buckets of organic matter.
The resulting mixture should not touch the roots of the plant, otherwise there is a high probability of chemical burns.
Crown formation
The most beautiful is in the form of a thicket; to form it, it is advisable to cut the branches of the tree, leaving a distance between the branches of 20 centimeters.
Mulching and shelter for the winter
The tree needs to be "insulated" for the winter, potassium-phosphorus mixtures will help in this. Experienced gardeners advise to form a ring of manure, it should not touch the tree trunk. Manure will saturate the soil with oxygen and prevent the seedling from freezing.
Pests and diseases. Methods of dealing with them
So that the tree does not hurt, and at the end of summer it surprises with sweet fruits, it is worth regularly processing it. This is done with copper sulfate (using a one percent solution). Processing is carried out at standard times: after the snow melts, before flowering and after its completion.
Features of flowering and fertility
The fig peach is considered fertile because of its excellent harvest. The fruits ripen by the end of August and mid-September. They have an average size and weight of 100 grams.
This peach blooms actively, its flowers have a characteristic pinkish tint. By the amount of color, it is possible to determine the quality of the future harvest.
Varietal diversity of culture
The plant has several varieties: there are early and late ones. Fig peach differs in its specific shape, but otherwise much depends on the characteristics of the variety. Consider the popular representatives of this culture.
Saturn
Bred long ago, back in 1820; the plant is large in size, due to its characteristics it is in demand among gardeners all over the world. Fruits, medium in size, have a characteristic reddish skin tone.
UFO-3
The variety has a low yield, but bears fruit regularly. The tree reaches a length of 2.5 meters. Peaches of this species are considered to have a honey taste and the presence of pink veins in the pulp. Ripe fruits are juicy, reaching a size of 100-110 grams. The plant does not tolerate frosts, it is extremely sensitive to cold and sudden changes in temperature.
Vladimir
The optimal choice for those who are not ready to constantly care for the tree and process it regularly. The variety has a low tendency to disease. The fruits ripen by the middle of August, in a good climate - at the beginning of August.
Flat peaches are large in size, reaching a mass of 190 grams. They have sweet, light-colored flesh. They are distinguished by relatively good frost resistance.
Sweet Cap
Medium-sized trees with good yields and medium-sized fruits. The peach begins to bear fruit in mid-August, its taste is slightly sour. The average fruit size is 140 grams, the color is reddish cream. The tree begins to bear fruit in 3-4 years.
Nikitsky flat
Most adapted to our conditions. This variety bears fruit in mid-August and has a sweet creamy flesh. The average fruit size is 94 grams.
Belmondo
This variety of Fig peach has a good yield and high growth. The trees begin to bear fruit in mid-August. The fruit is sweet, juicy, with a characteristic pink skin. The average size is 100 grams.
Columnar Fig
The variety is distinguished by large fruits, grows in warm regions and does not tolerate cold and temperature extremes. The tree produces peaches that are flat, soft and juicy. They have a characteristic sweetness and large size (150 grams). Due to their characteristics, this type of fruit does not tolerate transportation well.
The fig peach is amazing, it is a fruit that has nothing to do with figs, but it has a sweet taste and many useful properties.
