The fruit got its name due to its shape, which strongly resembles figs, while peach genetically has nothing to do with figs. The taste and pulp of the fruit are very close to peach.
Important! In nature, there is no peach variety that would have a genetic link with figs. A hybrid of peach and fig is in principle impossible, since they cannot be crossed. All judgments on this subject are erroneous and belong to the category of fables.
Fig peach - what kind of plant, why is it called
A “blend” of fig and peach (nectarine) is a plant that was brought from China to Europe in the 16th century. In the same century, the variety reached the territory of Russia. Due to its origin in the people it is sometimes called the "Chinese turnip". Another name for the plant is Donut Peach.
Fig peach fruits
Description of Fig Peach
The plant belongs to the family Pink. Its fruits are of medium yellow-orange color. The mass of the fruit is up to 250 g, diameter - about 7 cm. In terms of its fluffiness, it most likely occupies a middle place between peach and nectarine - and not "naked", and not very hairy. The fruits have a stably rich taste - from the skin to the seeds. Calorie content 100 g - 60 kcal.
The fruit is very healthy, and is often included in the diet, and cream oil from it is used for cosmetic purposes. Contraindications to its use are quite rare. The fruit does not cause allergies. Useful properties of fig peach:
- serves as the prevention of cancer;
- restores the intestines;
- suitable for use during diets;
- has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, strengthening it;
- contains a lot of iron;
- positively affects the nervous system and strengthens the immune system;
- helps pregnant women avoid toxicosis;
- useful to children.
On a note! Despite the fact that culture came to Russia in the 16th century, it is not an overly widespread plant.
Seedling fig peach seed
Varietal variety of culture
The plant has several varieties:
- Peach Saturn fig - a plant adapted for harsh winters. It easily tolerates severe frosts that do not affect its productivity. By ripening, Saturn belongs to medium-late varieties, the mass of fruits reaches 100 g. The fruit is traditionally flattened in shape with yellowish-red hues.
- Variety UFO-3 - has larger fruits, which can reach 110 g. The fruit is dominated by red colors. The crop variety cannot be called, and the plant's frost resistance is weak. Peach UFO-3 likes a warmer climate.
- Variety Vladimir is very resistant to severe frosts and severe winters. It easily tolerates many diseases that affect peaches. The fruit has a mass of up to 180 g. The flesh is light cream, juicy.
- Sweet Cap - is a mid-season variety. The fruit weighs from 140 to 180 g. After planting, the peach seedling begins to bear fruit quickly enough. Its yield is considered good. The fruits are red, and the flesh is white, with a slight acidity to the taste.
- Variety Nikitsky flat - adapted to harsh conditions, so it grows well in Russia. The tree itself is low, sprawling, which provides good access to all fruits. The weight of peaches is 100-120 g.
Variety Nikitinsky flat
How to Grow Fig Peach
Many people think that growing seedlings from seed is a pointless exercise. But experienced gardeners who have tested this procedure have a different opinion.
Initially, it is necessary to select the seeds from the ripe peach fruits and set them aside until the time of planting in a cool place. The optimal landing period is October-November. To plant a seed, it is necessary to soak it in water for several days. After that, carefully break and remove the core. If you do not get it, and plant the whole seed, then it will germinate after about 4 months. Fig peach is best planted to a depth of 8 cm on a hill. The landing site is abundantly watered and mulched. It is advisable to note it.
Algorithm for planting plants by cuttings:
- Dig a hole for one handle up to 70-80 cm deep.
- Fill the bottom of the pit with broken brick / rubble to a height of 20 cm.
- Lay a small layer of compost on top of the gravel (not rammed).
- Next - a layer of branches or brushwood (layer thickness - up to 5 cm).
- Following - 10 cm of land and 5 cm of sand.
- In such a formed pit, fig nectarine is planted.
Planting a Peach Shank
Peach takes root well and, with proper care, begins to bear fruit quite quickly.
The place for planting is selected as sunny as possible, away from other trees, by about 2-3 meters. The place should be as dry as possible and not have an outlet of groundwater, they should lie at a depth of at least 2-3 meters. The soil needs loamy or with a lot of sand. In warm regions, peach figs can be planted in the autumn. In colder areas, it is not recommended to plant plants for the winter, as they will not have time to take root and die. In these regions, it is best to start planting seedlings in April, when severe frosts have already receded.
Plant Care Rules
Up to 5-6 years of age, the tree should be watered abundantly: approximately 4-5 buckets of water per tree. To keep moisture longer, the near-trunk area can be mulched or overlaid with turf. In spring, it is necessary to fertilize with nitrogenous fertilizers, and in the summer with phosphorus fertilizers.
Adult fig peach tree
Pruning is performed mainly to remove branches growing inside the tree. You should act carefully, because the branches of the plant are very fragile. The hand should always hold the base of the branch.
Important! In winter, the trunk ring is covered with a layer of humus, and the trunk itself is wrapped in agrofabric. This will protect the tree from freezing and pests. In spring, you need to whitewash the trunk of a seedling.
Features of flowering and fertility
Peach figs begin to bloom in April. The duration of flowering is from 10 to 15 days. The flowers are pink. Ripening of fruits after flowering occurs after about 100 days. To achieve maximum yield in the season, it is necessary after the formation of the ovaries to remove small ones and leave only large ones. So they will receive maximum nutrition.
Pests and diseases
The most common peach fig diseases:
- powdery mildew;
- gray rot;
- curly leaf.
In case of powdery mildew, all parts of the tree can be covered with white coating. Gray rot harms the ovary. Curliness of the leaves can be observed in damp and cool weather. In this case, the leaves curl and gradually fall off. From these diseases, the tree is saved by pruning the affected branches, as well as pesticide treatment.
Healthy flowering tree
To protect the tree from many diseases and problems, it is necessary to choose the right seedling, which is initially strong and has no diseases. An important point is the proper care from the first years of growth of fig peach.
