The mid-season table peach variety “Kremlevsky” was bred in the Nikitsky Botanical Garden by I. N. Ryabov as a result of crossing the fairly well-known varieties “Rochester” and “Elberta”. This very popular variety, sought after by gardeners, adapts perfectly to almost any cultivation conditions.
Varietal characteristics and description of the plant
The Kremlinsky peach variety is characterized by average resistance to drought. The plants are tall, with an oval-rounded crown.
The fruits are large, weighing up to 100-200 g, round in shape, yellowish-orange in color, with a very bright red blush. The pulp is dense in consistency, with average juiciness, has an excellent taste and a pronounced peach aroma.
Peach trees are characterized by great shoot-forming ability, which is especially noticeable in the first years of fruiting. A significant number of flower buds are formed on the plants, which requires regular thinning of branches and shoots.
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Crown formation technology
The “Kremlevsky” peach belongs to the category of tall plants and needs timely, and most importantly, competent formation.
Formation of a bush crown
Formation involves removing all shoots except three or four growing from the lower buds. Such shoots gain full strength in a couple of years, and then bear fruit for about three years, after which they should be pruned at the level of the root collar. For further formation, you need to leave approximately seven of the most developed shoots from the summer growth. Annual pruning consists of forming a plant crown of five fruiting and three replacement shoots.
Formation of a sparse-tiered crown
Formation consists of creating a trunk 30-40 cm high and preserving 5-6 shoots. The first three shoots with a distance of 40 cm between them should form the first tier. The side shoots of the trunk must be completely removed. The lateral growths of the skeletal branches remain intact.
Formation of a cup-shaped crown
This crown formation is the most popular and in demand in home gardening. The height of the stem should be about 35 cm. The conductor and side branches are removed. The main emphasis is on creating a crown of four skeletal branches located at a distance of 15 cm from each other.
In addition to formative, sanitary, rejuvenating and regulating pruning is very important for fruit plantings. Sanitary pruning peach trees involves the removal of all dried and diseased shoots, which must be burned. Rejuvenating pruning is carried out on old plants in order to renew the crown and involves cupping. Regulatory trimming It is carried out when necessary to maintain the productivity of the tree and consists in removing part of the fruit-bearing branches, which helps protect the skeletal branches from severe exposure.
There is also restorative type of pruning, which is used to increase the fruiting volume of a plant in cases where its crown has been subject to mechanical damage. It is very important to remember that, regardless of the type of pruning, all cut areas must be covered. To do this, use a garden pitch or a special wound-healing agent “Lac Balsam”.
Reviews from gardeners
The Kremlevsky peach is distinguished by its excellent adaptation to almost any weather and soil conditions in the growing region without compromising the taste of the fruit. The plant, according to observations and reviews from gardeners, has good resistance to many diseases. Sufficiently high levels of frost resistance made it possible to cultivate the variety in regions with cool summers.
The variety is very responsive to regular fertilization and produces a bountiful harvest with systematic fertilizing. Experienced gardeners recommend carefully monitoring the watering regime of plants and avoiding both waterlogging and drying out of the soil in the area.
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Most often, the “Kremlevsky” peach can be found on personal plots in the Krasnodar Territory and Crimea, in the North Caucasus and in Ukraine. However, growing in central Russia makes it possible to get very good results, provided that the technology for growing this popular fruit crop is followed.
From spring until late autumn, all amateur and professional gardeners reap the fruits of their labor: they harvest delicious apples, pears, cherries or peaches. As for the latter, the most popular variety in household plots is the Cardinal peach. The early fruits of this variety have a wonderful and rich taste, and the pulp is aromatic. Like any cultivated fruit tree, the Cardinal variety has a thickened crown and a rounded shape. The growth strength of this peach is average, unlike its other relatives. This feature is more than beneficial for summer residents during the annual harvest. Since the low height will allow you to collect every single fruit without special devices and huge stairs.
Cardinal fruits are also slightly different from ordinary varieties: they are also round, but slightly flattened on the sides. They reach medium sizes - no more than 150 grams. As for the color of peaches, it is standard - mostly yellow with orange and almost red, carmine, inclusions. It is distinguished by a rich, bright aroma and juiciness, and the taste, experts say, will satisfy any taste. After all, these peaches have a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.
Typically, peach trees begin to be harvested in late summer - early autumn, but this variety is distinguished by its early ripening. You can enjoy juicy and ripe fruits already at the end of July, which is good news - after all, it is at this moment that many other fruits ripen. This will allow you to have a full range of vitamins and microelements on your table and in your diet. In addition, the yield of Cardinal is characterized as high. So, not only will everyone at home have the opportunity to try the delicious fruit, but there will still be plenty left over to preserve for the winter. Cardinal begins to bear fruit in the second or third year after planting the seedling.
Resistance to powdery mildew is high. The likelihood of getting sick is minimal. For northern regions, in addition to proper pruning and crown formation in the fall, the tree should be “insulated” a little before the cold weather. Many gardeners use special insulation for this, which is sold in stores. However, you can take a simpler route. The root system can be covered from freezing with dry leaves mixed with soil and ash. This will allow the roots to breathe and, at the same time, be protected. The stem part from the root can be insulated using ordinary burlap. Such “wealth” can be found in any area, therefore, there are no difficulties in this procedure. The bags need to be wrapped in several layers around the trunk, tied with twine or any other rope. Now the peach is not afraid of even severe frosts. The main thing is to have time to open them in early spring, so that the “evil” rays of the sun do not help harmful bacteria form under the burlap.
Until recently, the peach was considered an exotic fruit that was brought to us from warm countries. Recently, a lot has changed - breeders have developed varieties that grow well in our climatic conditions. One of these is the Cardinal peach.
Varietal characteristics
Cardinal is an early variety native to America. The fruits of this peach ripen in late July. The crown has a round shape. The branches are densely located.
Tree growth vigor is average. Their height does not exceed 2.5 m. This is very convenient, since all the fruits can be collected without a ladder or other devices. The leaves are rich green, lanceolate in shape. The flowers are pink. Flowering usually begins at the end of April and continues for 7-10 days.
The Cardinal peach variety is self-fertile. This is a very valuable characteristic for summer residents who are just beginning to improve their garden, since it does not need other trees for pollination. The first harvest ripens in the third year after planting the seedling.
The fruits are almost round, slightly flattened on the sides. The sizes are average. One peach weighs 140-150 g. The peel color is yellow. A reddish blush appears on the side of the fruit facing the sun as it ripens. Inside there is a small, easily separated bone. The pulp is rich yellow, sometimes even orange, has a dense structure, with a lot of juice. The taste is sweet with a slight sourness.
Productivity is high. The fruits can be eaten fresh, as well as added to dishes and desserts. They are rich in vitamins and microelements, so they are often included in baby food.
Cardinal has high winter hardiness. It can be grown in almost any region, but it is recommended to cover the trees during the cold period. Disease resistance is good.
Landing
Many gardeners are interested in how to plant a Cardinal peach. Planting dates are determined 
climatic features of the region. In the south, it is better to plant young trees in the fall. In other regions, spring planting is preferred. Over the summer, the peach will take root and begin to grow, so it will be ready for winter.
The description of the variety says that Cardinal belongs to the sun-loving fruit crops. Therefore, it is better to plant the seedling on the south side of the site, away from other trees that can create shade, which will negatively affect the growth rate of the peach. It is not recommended to plant young plants in places where strawberries, melon or clover grew last year. In this case, the tree's susceptibility to verticillium will increase.
Before planting a seedling, you need to dig a hole, and this needs to be done in advance. If planting is planned in the spring, the hole should be prepared in October. The optimal pit size is 60x60x60 cm. In its center you need to drive a peg that protrudes at least 0.5 m above the ground. Then the pit needs to be fertilized. To do this, take 2 buckets of dug up soil, add the same amount of rotted manure and a little superphosphate to it, then mix well and pour it back into the hole so that a slide is formed. Over the winter, the soil will settle and the hole will be suitable for planting.
When purchasing a seedling, you need to carefully examine it. The roots should look fresh and the bark should not have any defects.
The seedling is carefully placed in a hole, gradually covered with earth and the soil is pressed against the trunk. Then the tree is watered abundantly with water heated in the sun. After a few days, the plant is tied to a peg, and the soil around it is covered with mulch. For this purpose, use hay or sawdust. Mulching helps retain soil moisture and prevents roots from drying out.
When planting in autumn, it is recommended to dig a hole 15-20 days before planting the seedling. The principles of preparation are the same as in the spring. The only thing is that 1-2 weeks after planting the tree is carefully covered. For insulation, polyethylene film or burlap is used, in which holes are first made to allow air access to the plant.
Features of care
For good growth and abundant fruiting, the Cardinal requires care throughout the season. In early spring, preventive treatment of trees against pests is carried out. For this purpose, special preparations are used - insecticides. A week after the first treatment, the plants are sprayed a second time. In this case, Bordeaux mixture and antifungal agents are used. Another treatment is carried out after the formation of the ovaries and consists of spraying the trees with complex preparations.
In summer it is necessary to ration the harvest. At the same time, all excess ovaries are removed, leaving enough fruits so that the distance between them is about 10 cm. In addition, in the summer, preventive treatments are carried out against diseases and pests.
The frequency of irrigation of the Cardinal peach depends on weather conditions. Typically, plants are watered once a month. To moisten one peach tree you will need 20-30 liters of water. The procedure is carried out in the evening, but water can be collected in the morning and left in the sun to warm up. The first time a peach is watered is in the last days of May. The second watering is carried out after the formation of ovaries. Once again the trees are watered after harvesting. The last watering is carried out 2 weeks before the expected frost. It is called moisture-charging and is needed to improve the winter hardiness of the tree.
Feeding is carried out at intervals of 30-35 days. The first time the peach is fertilized after the buds “sake up.” Urea is used for this feeding. It contains a lot of nitrogen, which promotes the growth of green mass. The trees are fertilized a second time before flowering. During this period, substances rich in potassium and phosphorus are added. During the summer there are foliar feeding mineral complexes. In autumn, organic fertilizers are applied to the trees.
Pruning is needed to form the crown and rejuvenate the tree. It involves shortening branches that grow strictly vertically, as well as removing old and diseased shoots. Held in early spring and late autumn.
The Cardinal peach (Prunus persica “Cardinal”) from the Pink family was bred by American breeders and is one of the popular varieties of medium ripening.
Description and varietal characteristics
The self-fertile peach of the Cardinal variety forms medium-sized trees with a very lush and rounded crown. The fruits are quite large, with an average weight of 140 to 150 g. The shape of peaches is round, slightly flattened on the sides. The skin of the ripe fruit is yellow in color with a characteristic blush. The pulp of a ripe peach is orange-yellowish in color, quite fleshy, very juicy, with a pronounced pleasant aroma. The stone is small in size, half separated from the ripe pulp.
The harvest ripens in the third decade of July. The plant begins to bear fruit approximately in the second or third year after planting in a permanent place. The “Cardinal” variety stands out for its high annual yield, good disease resistance and high winter hardiness.
When growing peach of this variety, it is necessary to strictly observe the irrigation regime, without over-moistening or drying out the soil on the site. The plant responds very well to timely and competent feeding.
Terms and rules of feeding
When cultivating peach, it is very important to comply with all basic agrotechnical measures, including fertilizing. If the peach seedling was planted in the autumn, then the first application of full-fledged fertilizers is carried out only after a year and a half. For “Cardinal” peaches planted in spring, the first feeding is done only in the second year of growth. After the peach tree enters the fruiting stage, the plant must be fertilized annually.
Spring feeding The cultivation of an adult peach is carried out with the aim of fully activating the growing season and involves the use of nitrogen-containing fertilizers. Diluted nitrogen-containing compounds or rotted high-quality manure should be added to the tree trunks of peach plantations. Before the plant enters the fruiting stage, it is recommended to feed the trees with liquid potassium fertilizers.
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Autumn feeding carried out by adding phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to the soil. It is also advisable to use a solution of wood ash for fertilizing. You should not apply nitrogen-containing fertilizers in the fall, as they do not allow fruit trees to fully go into the winter dormant period. Among organic matter, preference should be given to rotted manure.
During the summer It is recommended to carry out foliar feeding of fruit-bearing trees of the “Cardinal” variety. Such fertilizers saturate the plants with essential substances through the foliage. The application of mineral fertilizers helps to increase the total leaf surface and also increases the sugar content of ripe fruits.
Irrigation regime
Despite the fact that the Cardinal peach belongs to the category of very unpretentious and drought-resistant fruit crops, To obtain a good harvest, it is necessary to systematically water the plants:
- in dry and hot weather, it is recommended to water peach trees once every couple of weeks, starting from the first ten days of June until mid-August;
- for one watering it is recommended to spend about 20-30 liters of water on each fruit plant;
- For irrigation activities, it is advisable to equip irrigation furrows.
Irrigation measures must be carried out taking into account the moisture capacity of the soil on the site. High-quality watering of prunus persica “Cardinal” involves moistening the soil to a depth of 50-70 cm.
Reviews from gardeners
The Cardinal peach is distinguished by its annual yield starting from the second or third year after planting and the average yield is about 30-35 kg from each mature tree. Juicy, fragrant, yellow and with a rich blush, the fruits of this variety are the pride of any gardener, and also receive high marks and positive reviews from consumers.
The variety is characterized as high-yielding and produces marketable fruits that are in demand on the fresh fruit market.
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Previously, a peach in the country could be considered a landmark, but today you can find a wide variety of varieties of peaches on your own plots. The only problem is to choose the right variety so that it can cover all your requirements and produce a good harvest every year.
And, it’s true, just a dozen or two years ago there weren’t so many peaches in their dachas, but now, when you can buy high-quality seedlings in any city or village, many summer residents plant peaches in the garden and expect juicy, fleshy and very sweet fruits from them . Unfortunately, not all hopes are justified, because in order to grow a high-quality peach, you need to choose the right variety for your region, the soil and climate, and many other criteria.
Today we decided to explore some peach varieties, which, in our opinion, are most worthy of settling in a dacha. These are peach varieties for Ukraine, Crimea, Middle Strip Russia, the best peach varieties for Kuban and the Moscow region. That is, you should understand that each region has its own variety, and you need to choose it now.
Early peach varieties
The fruits of early varieties can be tasted already in the first half of summer. But to do this, you need to choose a high-quality seedling and plant it on the site, according to agricultural technology.
Early Kyiv peach variety
Kiev early attracts not only summer residents, but also professional entrepreneurs who grow this variety in the Crimea and in many other regions where it has been warm since spring. The variety is distinguished by juicy and very tasty fruits of medium size, medium density and a beautiful, light yellow or pink tint color.
Early Kiev is an industrial variety, and therefore its seedlings will be quite easy to obtain. After the purchase, you will only need to plant the peach in the country and try to devote maximum time to it in the first years of its life.
This variety shows high yield and excellent resistance to cluster blight. Kievsky early does not like excessively dry soil, but also has an extremely negative attitude towards waterlogging.
Redhaven peach variety
If you are looking for a really juicy and tasty peach variety for your garden, the early ripening Redhaven peach is perfect for you. This is a visiting variety that is perfectly adapted to local growing conditions, and therefore can show good results in both private and industrial breeding.
Redhaven produces large peach fruits, sometimes more than 150 g, which have an excellent taste (almost the highest tasting rating). The color of the fruit is orange-yellow, with red spots or inclusions, the flesh is yellow, tender, with a pleasant and very strong aroma. This is why children like Redhaven so much, and adults don’t mind trying an excellent fruit with an unforgettable taste.
The variety is resistant to winter and spring frosts, curling and many other diseases, but is affected by fungal diseases, especially with improper agricultural practices. But, you can always protect peach from diseases if you fertilize it in time and stimulate growth and development, as well as take preventive measures that experts recommend for each individual variety.
Collins peach variety
Peach is very productive, and therefore the fruits must be removed from the tree on time so that the harvest does not break the branches. Try to pick peaches sequentially, as they do not ripen simultaneously, but over a period of time.
This variety is resistant to curl and powdery mildew, and tolerates winter and spring frosts well.
A special feature of the variety is the great need for fertilizing, regular watering and timely pruning to form a crown. Only a well-groomed peach can please you with a stable harvest of large fruits.
In addition to the varieties we have indicated, you can always plant other varieties of early peach in your dacha, for example, Juicy peach and Favorite Moretini.
Medium ripening peaches and late varieties of peaches
There are quite a lot of fruits at the dacha that yield early, and therefore some summer residents prefer later varieties of peaches. Perhaps the reason is the consistent consumption of tasty vitamins throughout the warm season. Let's choose the best varieties of late-ripening peaches for planting in the country.
Peach variety Cardinal
The variety attracts peach lovers with its persistent charm, because each individual fruit is a real masterpiece. Average size, weight 140 g, carmine blush, sometimes replaced by pure yellow skin... and if we talk about taste, you can completely forget yourself, because 5 points on the main tasting scale is the height of perfection. Of course, there are other juicy, sweet and aromatic varieties of peaches, but Cardinal is definitely among the leaders.
The Cardinal peach variety can always be found on sale, but purchasing a seedling is only the beginning, because this variety will require special care from you, as it does not tolerate it very well.
If we talk about diseases, powdery mildew is not scary for Cardinal, and this is seriously encouraging. Try to constantly keep the plant in good shape, supply it with fertilizers and moisture on time, because the formation of a large harvest requires constant feeding.
Peach variety Kremlevsky
We present to you a variety that perfectly adapts to almost any, naturally reasonable, conditions. This characteristic makes the Kremlin peach variety very popular, despite the fact that it does not produce fruits of special sizes at a constant level, although some trees bear fruit with peaches weighing 200 g.
The fruits of the Kremlin peach are orange or yellow, with a red blush or extensive inclusions, very juicy and aromatic, with a sweet or sour-sweet taste.
The variety is little susceptible to many diseases and shows high winter hardiness, which is very good for regions with cool climates.
It is worth growing it under standard conditions, but try to carefully monitor watering, since the trees of the variety do not really like strong moisture. Therefore, they need to be planted on flat areas or hills, and watered rarely, but systematically.
The description of peach varieties will give you only basic information for choosing seedlings. In the future, you will have serious work on growing, caring for and reproducing.
New peach varieties
Sunrise, Golden Jubilee, White Swan, Veteran, Ambassador of Peace, Redgold, Flowertop, Bogun, Greensboro, Jaminat, Krasnodarets, Raduzhny, Stavropolsky, Elberta are well-known varieties that can often be seen in the country, but we would like to introduce you to American and Canadian peach varieties that are adapted to our climate and show excellent yield results.
Among these varieties there are nectarines, fig peaches, frost-resistant and simply winter-hardy varieties of peaches: Harbinger, Harrow Diamond, Harnas, Earley Redhaven, Harko, Suncrest, Inka.
We understand perfectly well that choosing the right peach variety for your garden is quite difficult., but you need to make a choice if you want to receive large, sweet, juicy and aromatic fruits of a wonderful plant throughout the summer, or even at the beginning of autumn. Be careful, because you need to purchase not just a breeding variety whose description you liked, but also an adapted seedling, preferably a famous one or, in general, recommended to you by a neighboring summer resident who has been receiving peaches from trees for several years. Of course, you can always go to online stores or botanical gardens, but do so at your own peril and risk.
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After purchasing a seedling, be sure to study its proper planting and care in the first few years after planting - this is the main period when the plant needs care. In the future, of course, agricultural technology must also be observed, but, like any mature plant, the peach will no longer require as much attention from you as it did right away.
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