Tree Description
Peach or plum is a tree from the Rosaceae family
Grows in temperate regions
Flowers are white and pink
Fruits are of various colors
Has terminal and single lateral buds
Flowers group from 1 to 5 flowers with short stems
Fruit has a cavity and smooth seed
Ripe fruits may have a white waxy layer
Easily removed, called bloom layer
Peach tree is deciduous
Leaves are lance-shaped and elongated
Leaves have aromatic smell when rubbed
Flowers are light red and beautiful
Leaves fall in autumn
Contains amygdalin
Nutritional Value
Each peach (66g) contains:
Calories: 30
Fat: 0.18 g
Saturated fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 7.54 g
Fiber: 0.9 g
Protein: 0.46 g
Cholesterol: 0
85% water
Contains sugar, starch, iron, phosphorus, sulfur, vitamins
Good for nerves and intestines
Strengthens intestinal muscles and prevents constipation
Laxative and diuretic
Helps treat bladder and kidney stones
Good for hair and skin
Cultivation Methods and Conditions
Suitable Climate
Different peach varieties need different temperatures
Some need low heat, some high heat
Choose the right variety for the region
Needs moderate temperature with occasional warmth
Grows well in Mediterranean climates
Soil Requirements
Prefers light soil with low salinity
Soil must drain well
Best soil is sandy
Avoid salty or rocky soil
Water Requirements
Irrigation should use non-saline water
Continuous irrigation is important for fruit growth
Best time: sunrise or after sunset
Reduce irrigation during flowering
Young trees need moisture
Propagation and Planting
Propagated by seeds or seedlings
Seed planting:
Select seeds from good fruits
Remove hard outer shell and thin white layer
Dry seeds before planting
Prepare soil and fertilize
Dig small hole, place seed, cover lightly
Irrigate according to soil and temperature
Leaves appear after several weeks
Takes 3-5 years to grow and bear fruit
Prune weak branches
Thin fruits to allow growth
Varieties
Red Varieties:
Raincloud Tana: large round, purple-red, yellow-golden flesh, late variety
Mammoth Cardinal: very large red or purple round, yellow-golden flesh, early, self-fertile
Formosa: large heart-shaped, crimson, yellow flesh, self-sterile
Excelsior: large round or heart-shaped, dark red, greenish-yellow flesh, early
Santa Rosa: large oval, red-blackish, crimson flesh, self-fertile
Beauty: medium heart-shaped, dark red, orange-red flesh, early to mid
Yellow Varieties:
Burbank: round yellow-orange, purple spots, yellow flesh, early
Wickson: large heart-shaped, yellow-green, dark red line, self-sterile
Climax: medium oval, yellow with red spots, late June
Japanese Golden: heart-shaped with pointed tip, late June–early July
French Peach: late variety, matures in August
