Peach Vine Gold

Peach Vine Gold is a popular variety with a high yield and excellent frost resistance, which attracts gardeners so much. It is worth considering in more detail the peculiarities of the culture and the nuances of its cultivation.

The development of the variety was carried out by breeders from Canada, who managed to obtain in 1994 a unique tree that was included in the rating of the best peach species in the world. Wine Gold is in demand all over the world, including Russia. It gained popularity among domestic gardeners not so long ago. Gardeners fell in love with peach for its resistance to low temperature indicators and strong immunity.

The Vine Gold peach tree grows up to 4-4.5 meters in height. Variety characteristics:

• rounded and spreading crown;

• brown strong bark;

• large leaves of a green tint;

• flowers of a pink hue, collected in large inflorescences.

The tree forms small greenish shoots every year.

Peach Vine Gold forms large fruits of a standard round and oval shape, for which it is appreciated by gardeners. Main characteristics:

• weight - from 300 g;

• the skin is yellow, covered with a bright blush that forms in the sun;

• pulp density - medium;

• the color of the pulp is orange-yellow.

Peach fruits have good transportability, retain their appearance for 4 days from the date of harvest. Peaches can be eaten fresh or made from them various preparations: from jam to compotes.

Vine Gold peach fruits are distinguished by a rich pleasant aroma and a juicy dessert taste. The pulp is elastic, adheres well to the round bone.

Peaches appear on the tree by the end of the first month of summer. By the middle of the season, the fruits are gradually gaining color, in the last days of July, fully ripe peaches are formed. The peach tree begins to bear fruit from the first year of planting when the necessary conditions for growing seedlings are organized.

The average yield of the variety is 50 kg per tree.

It is better to plant the Vine Gold peach in sunny areas, where there are no drafts and sharp gusts of wind. The variety takes root only on fertile loamy or sandy loam soils. Ignoring this requirement will lead to the rapid death of the plant. Additional advice on disembarkation.

1. The optimal time of the year for planting a peach is spring, when the frosts are gone and warm weather has replaced them.

2. Before planting, the gardener must prepare the planting pits. This should be done closer to the beginning of March or mid-April, when the soil thaws and dries up.

3. Before planting trees, the holes must be fertilized by filling them with organic compounds in the form of compost or rotted manure.

4. In small areas, it is better to plant one-year or two-year seedlings. They have a well-developed root system, and such trees quickly take root in almost any conditions.

The first care for the Vine Gold peach appears immediately after planting. The soil near the tree must be thoroughly watered and mulched with sawdust, peat or foliage.

Timely care in the form of fertilizing, watering and pruning will help to achieve a bountiful harvest. The main agrotechnical measures and recommendations.

1. The Vine Gold variety is considered resistant to drought seasons, but this does not mean that you can forget about watering. Timely application of water to the soil will help to get a good harvest.

2. The abundance of watering is determined by the amount of precipitation. In dry periods, the applied volume must be increased, in rains, on the contrary, reduced.

3. During the fruiting period, peaches should be fed using liquid potash formulations.

4. After harvesting, it is necessary to additionally fertilize the soil with phosphorus components in order to restore the tree's immunity.

And also gardeners recommend not to forget about weeding, loosening the soil and timely pruning of overgrown or dry branches.

Vine Gold is characterized by increased resistance to frost. Scientists managed to achieve this result by combining the characteristics of the two best varieties. The tree is able to withstand frosts down to -32 degrees Celsius. In addition, the variety also does not die in drought.

The variety is resistant to most pests and diseases, however, for prevention purposes, gardeners are advised to carry out regular processing of the plant. It is recommended to strengthen the immunity of the tree in the spring, before the formation of fruits.

If parts of a peach are affected by rot, it is recommended to prune weak branches and leaves in order to prevent the spread of the disease.

Gardeners reviews

Peach Vine Gold is a unique variety with an unusual fruit taste. Gardeners note that the pulp combines the flavors of nectarine, mango and pineapple. The skin is thin and does not spoil the overall impression at all.