Tag Archives: Peach

Flat Donut Peach – All the rage for children to eat

Posted on June 30, 2019 by qwertyqweryt61

The flat Donut Peach, is all the rage for children to eat. Relatively small size, and easy for children to handle. Sometimes they are called UFO or Saturn peaches. I think UFO is a trade name. They are no more … Continue reading →

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Peach – Bonanza (dwarf patio)

Posted on June 30, 2019 by qwertyqweryt61

This is one of the first peaches that has ripened, that we grow in the greenhouse in pots. Then when all fear of frost has gone, they are put outside. These are supposed to be more of a peachy pink … Continue reading →

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A few more showey photos of Peach Blossom 24th March 2019

Posted on March 24, 2019 by qwertyqweryt61

This first photo today is called ‘Velvet’ of Canadian origin. It is an early variety, harvesting fruit in July. Resistant to frost with fruit medium sized, pale yellow, rose red cover. They are juicy, sweet, with flesh semi clinging/free to … Continue reading →

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Peach Flowers 23rd March 2019

Posted on March 23, 2019 by qwertyqweryt61

Here we have just a selection of Peaches that are in flower now. Peach Flat – UFO 4 ® Description –Ripening date is -23 days before Redhaven. Its is an Italian variety that produces high and consistent flat fruit. With … Continue reading →

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Peach – variety Avalon Pride, juicy and sweet – lovely. End of July 2018

Posted on July 21, 2018 by qwertyqweryt61

Peach – variety Avalon Pride, juicy and sweet – lovely. Harvest mid of July 2018 When I say juicy and sweet, I really mean it. The juice drips down your face. Considering this variety is being grown outside in a … Continue reading →

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Peach – variety Viktors nearly ripe July 2018

Posted on July 16, 2018 by qwertyqweryt61

Peach – variety Viktors nearly ripe outside in July 2018 New in 2004. Latvia registered variety. Fruits are large and round, yellow flesh with red skin. Juicy, very tasty. Harvest – July beginning of August. It is very fertile. It … Continue reading →

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Possible Outdoor Apricots and Peaches fruiting 2017

Posted on May 26, 2017 by qwertyqweryt61

I have been asked many times which are the best fruiting varieties of Apricots and Peaches for the UK climate. Well this year is the first year I have started logging fruit set, with the prediction of a harvest. Our … Continue reading →

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Hungarian method of Peach Leaf Curl (Taphrina deformans) control

Posted on September 28, 2016 by qwertyqweryt61

As quoted by a Hungarian associate. I am doing it different way than others. What is important is to start doing the prevention in the previous year. I give them systemic fungicide in autumn before leaf fall. It prevents infection … Continue reading →

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Rochester Peach variety now harvested 29th Aug 2015

Posted on August 30, 2015 by qwertyqweryt61

Well there were only 2 peaches on this ‘Rochester’ variety peach tree. I have been watching them for months now, they are my little babies. They have reached there peak, so I have had gather them in, and do the … Continue reading →

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Peach ‘Harnas’ dripping with sweet juice

Posted on August 9, 2015 by qwertyqweryt61

As you can see from the photos we are now harvesting Peach ‘Harnas’ early August. Which is dripping with sweet juice from its bright yellow flesh.

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