Fig peach: useful properties, description of varieties, cultivation, planting and care

Peach with the name Fig is a variety of fruit plant, in its characteristics close to the almond and peach tree. The culture is distinguished by certain features, they affect the appearance of the fruit, seeds, flowering and ripening time. A peach can be called fig only if it meets the above requirements. Its fruits are rich in nutrients and trace elements - this is another advantage.

Culture characteristics

If you write a description of the fetus, it should look like this:

• has a characteristic "fluff";
• peach color is pink, with a yellowish tint;
• bone small, flat;
• the fruit itself is a little flattened, has a small size.

A large or medium-sized peach, which has a characteristic fluff and a pleasant, sweet smell, is considered habitual. The fruit, called Fig, is smaller, not round, with characteristic taste features. May have an almond scent.

Taste characteristics of the fruit of this variety:

1. It has a pleasant sweetness.
2. At the same time, when approaching the bone, the taste of the fruit does not change.

Attention! The composition of the fruit includes various vitamins and trace elements, which determines its he alth benefits.

What is the composition of the fig peach:

• fruit is predominantly carbohydrate;
• it contains B vitamins, folic acid: ascorbic acid, retinol;
• micronutrients and macronutrients: potassium, magnesium, calcium and others.

The fruit, despite the presence of useful substances, is not recommended to eat in the evening, as 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.

History of breeding and region of growth

This is a kind of hybrid of peach and almond tree. There are other cultures that differ from those presented above.

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, in nature it does not grow as an independent plant - it does not exist. This peach first appeared in China, so 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

Fruit has a lot of useful properties, which is considered a good reason to include it in the diet. What is the main benefit of such a peach:

1. It has a lot of useful substances, we are talking about vitamins and trace elements.
2. Contains a sufficient amount of carbohydrates, which means it satisfies hunger relatively quickly.
3. Different in low calorie content.
4. Normalizes the work of the organs of the cardiovascular system, due to the content of potassium and magnesium.
5. Helps to streamline the work of the digestive system, relieve problems with stools, eliminate constipation.
6. Fruit improves the excretion of bile from the body, it normalizes the liver and biliary tract.

The complex effect on the body makes the peach a useful fruit, which, moreover, will please with its sweetness. Exclude it from the diet is 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 difficult to grow for several reasons:

1. Requires compliance with certain climatic conditions - the plant loves heat and moisture. For this reason, in the northern regions of our country, even with all the necessary efforts, this is unlikely to succeed.
2. It will be necessary to provide the crop with sufficient moisture, only in this case it will begin to bear fruit.
3. Seedlings need to be handled to avoid death or infection.

Provided that the fruits of the Fig peach cost 3 times more than ordinary ones, and the culture is actively fruiting, the efforts will be well spent.

How to sprout a seed

In order for the cultivation of a tree to end up with a rich harvest, you will need to follow certain rules:

1. Choose a juicy and ripe fruit that does not show signs of rot or mold.
2. Remove the pulp and rinse the stone under running water.
3. Soak it for a week like a cucumber seed.
4. After seven days, if the plant does not germinate, then the stone should be split without damaging the kernels.

Growing a peach from a seed is difficult, because you need to choose the right fruit in the garden, otherwise the probability of failure is extremely high.

How to plant a tree cutting

To get a great harvest, you will have to choose a suitable seedling, it must meet the following characteristics:

• choose a variety, find out if the plant grows in your area;
• make sure that the roots are not dry, without damage;
• bark upon closer examination - green, alive from the inside, no dry patches, does not move away;
• experienced gardeners prefer annual seedlings.

Landing is done in mid-March or late September. Prepare a hole and fertilizer in advance.

Optimal timing and landing pattern

It is advisable to plant in spring or autumn. Seedlings are not planted in summer or winter. The land is pre-prepared with fertilizers. Do not pour water into it or pour ashes into it if you plan to use fertilizers, otherwise you can carry out similar procedures.

What is required from the gardener when growing Fig peach in the garden:

1. Regularly water and feed the plant.
2. Process the seedling daily.
3. Do prevention from pests and diseases.
4. Protect the plant from the cold.

Seedlings are afraid of frost, they are insulated for the winter, otherwise they will die, even if the winter is not too severe.

Since trees need a lot of heat and sun, their habitat in our country is considered to be the territory up to Voronezh. It is problematic to grow a peach and harvest in the Middle Lane.

Rules for plant care

As mentioned earlier, the plant requires care, it loves the warmth and light of the sun. But not only in this are all the subtleties and nuances. The gardener will have to water the tree, feed it, fertilize and cultivate the land.

Water frequency

You will have to water regularly, especially if the climate is not just warm, but hot. Watering should be plentiful, otherwise the seedling will dry out. The frequency of watering is reduced when the tree reaches a length of 70 centimeters. You will need to water the peach once every 2 days, increasing the amount of water for irrigation.

Soil fertilizer

Young and small seedlings are prone to various diseases and defenseless against pests, they need to be processed and fed. Plants can be fertilized with diluted manure. Before planting, you can pour a liter jar 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 jar of ash;
• a glass of superphosphate, 125 grams of potassium chloride;
• still need 2 buckets of organic matter.

The resulting mixture should not touch the roots of the plant, otherwise there is a high probability of a chemical burn.

Crown formation

The most beautiful - in the form of a thicket; to form it, it is advisable to cut the branches of the tree, leaving a distance of 20 centimeters between the branches.

Mulching and winter shelter

The tree needs to be “insulated” for the winter, potassium-phosphorus mixtures will help in this. Gardeners with experience are advised 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 treating it regularly. Do this with the help of copper sulfate (use 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 it is famous for its excellent harvest. The fruits ripen by the end of August-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.

Cultural varietal diversity

The plant has several varieties: there are early and late. Fig peach is distinguished by its specific shape, but otherwise much depends on the characteristics of the variety. Consider the popular representatives of this culture.

Saturn

Derived a long time ago, back in 1820; the plant has a large size, because of its characteristics is in demand among gardeners around the world. The fruits are medium in size and 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. A feature of peaches of this species is their honey taste and the presence of pink veins in the pulp. Ripe fruits are juicy, reach a size of 100-110 grams. The plant does not tolerate frost, is extremely sensitive to cold and sudden changes in temperature.

Vladimir

The best choice for those who are not ready to constantly take care of the tree and process it regularly. The variety has a low tendency to diseases. The fruits ripen by the middle of August, in a good climate - in early August.

Flat peaches are large in size, reaching a mass of 190 grams. They have sweet, light-colored flesh. They have relatively good frost resistance.

Sweet Cap

Medium height trees with good yields and medium sized fruits. 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 for 3-4 years.

Nikitsky flat

Most adapted to our conditions. This variety bears fruit in mid-August, has a sweet creamy pulp. The average fruit size is 94 grams.

Belmondo

This variety of Fig Peach has a good yield and high growth. Trees begin to bear fruit in mid-August. Fruits are sweet, juicy, with a characteristic pink skin. The average size is 100 grams.

Columnar Fig

The variety has large fruits, grows in warm regions and does not tolerate cold and temperature changes. 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 has a sweet taste and many useful properties.

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