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Nemaguard Peach, Prunus persica nemaguard, Tree Seeds
Hardy, Edible Fruits, Fragrant Showy Flowers, Fast Growth, Cold Tolerant
Nemaguard Peach is used extensively as rootstock for peach cultivars; this variety is a vigorous grower and extremely disease resistant. Hardy to -20F, proven resistance to nematodes, more resistant to crown gall than other rootstocks and widely used and preferred for peaches, almonds and plums.
Prunus persica:
The Peach Tree (Prunus persica) is a deciduous fruiting tree growing to 15 to 25 feet tall, belonging to the Rosaceae family. It bears an edible juicy fruit called a peach. It is classified with the almond in the subgenus Amygdalus within the genus Prunus, distinguished from the other subgenera by the corrugated seed shell. Although its botanical name Prunus persica suggests the peach is native to Persia after the Persians introduced the fruit into the Western world, peaches actually originated in China, where they have been cultivated since the early days of Chinese culture. Peaches were mentioned in Chinese writings as far back as the 10th century BC and were a favored fruit of kings and emperors.
The flowers of the Peach are produced in early spring before the leaves; they are solitary or paired, pink, with five petals. The fruit has yellow or whitish flesh, a delicate aroma and a skin that is either velvety (peaches) or smooth (nectarines) depending on the cultivar. The flesh is very delicate and easily bruised in some cultivars but is fairly firm in some commercial varieties, especially when green. The single, large seed is red-brown, oval shaped and is surrounded by a wood-like husk. Peaches, along with cherries, plums and apricots, are stone fruits (drupes).
Peach plants grow well in a fairly limited range. They have a chilling requirement that tropical areas cannot satisfy. The trees themselves can usually tolerate temperatures to around -15 to -22 °F, although the following season's flower buds can be killed at these temperatures, leading to no crop that summer. Certain cultivars are more tender, and others can tolerate a few degrees colder. In addition, intense summer heat is required to mature the crop, with mean temperatures of the hottest month between 68 and 86 °F. Another problematic issue in many peach growing areas is spring frost. The trees tend to flower fairly early in spring. The blooms often can be damaged or killed by freezes; typically, if temperatures drop below about 25 °F, most flowers will be killed. However, if the flowers are not fully open, they can tolerate a few degrees colder. Depending on climate and cultivar, peach harvest can occur from late May into August (Northern Hemisphere). Harvest from each tree lasts about a week.
Peaches should be located in full sun and with good air flow to allow cold air to flow away on frosty nights and keep the area cool in summer. Peaches are best planted in early winter, as this allows time for the roots to establish and to sustain the new spring growth.
Leaf: Alternate, simple, lanceolate, serrated, 3 to 6
inches long, often curved along midrib, shiny dark green above, paler below.
Flower: White, pink to lavender, 1 inch across, solitary but
often close together, appearing in early spring.
Fruit: Fuzzy drupe, 3 inches across, yellow and red, hard,
ribbed pit inside encloses the seed, very delicious and juicy, ripens in
midsummer.
Twig: New growth is red and green, later turns gray-brown,
buds are blunt and gray fuzzy, spur shoots present.
Bark: Dark gray, initially smooth with elongated lenticels,
later splits and becomes irregularly scaly.
Form: A small tree up to 15 to 25 feet with a spreading
crown.
Zone: 4 to 8
Growth Rate: Fast
Plant Type: Deciduous
Fruiting Tree
Family: Rosaceae
Height: 15 to 25 feet
Spread: 10 to 15 feet
Shape: Rounded
Sun: Full Sun
Drought Tolerance: Moderate to High
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low
Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers moisture-retentive soils with good drainage.
Culture: Best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed.
For optimum growth, peach trees require a constant supply of water, increased shortly before harvest. The best tasting fruit is produced when the peach is watered throughout the season. Drip irrigation is ideal, with at least one dripper per tree. Although it is better to use multiple drippers around the tree, this is not necessary. A quarter of the root being watered is sufficient.
Sowing Prunus persica Seeds:
For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.
Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours
Stratify: Cold 90-120 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium.
Germination: Sow 1 to 2 inches Deep
For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please try the following links:
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/fcpg018.pdf/$file/fcpg018.pdf
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