It's no secret that almost every gardener dreams of growing a peach tree on his plot with the sweetest and most delicious fruits, which would give good harvest. The Redhaven peach variety is exactly what you need. Besides given plant suitable for cultivation both on the territory of Ukraine and in the central regions of Russia. It has excellent vitality and amazing taste.

Peach Redhaven: photo and description

It belongs to the American selection school, since this variety was bred in 1940 at one of the US universities as a hybrid of industrial importance. Now almost 70% of all existing peach plantings in farms and individual farms in the United States and Western Europe consist of trees belonging specifically to the Redhaven variety. He was also included in State Register breeding plants of the Russian Federation and recommended for cultivation in the North Caucasus region.

The peach tree can grow up to five meters in height. It has a spherical medium leafy crown with rather large (2-3 cm wide and 15-18 cm long) dark green shiny leaves. Its single flowers grow to medium size (about 18-22 mm in diameter). They are bright pink in color and consist of five rounded petals. The period of their flowering falls at the end of April - mid-May.

Fruiting

The Redhaven peach, the photo and description of which is presented in this article, has slightly flattened elongated-rounded fruits weighing from 120 to 200 grams. It has a dense, firm skin with a slight pubescence, yellow with a red blush. Peach flesh is bright orange with thin raspberry veins. The fruit is sweet and has a high tasting score of 4.9 out of a possible five. The pointed bone can be easily separated from the ripe fruit.

A fruit such as Redhaven peach contains organic acids (tartaric, malic and quinic), micro and macro elements (potassium, manganese, iron, magnesium), essential oils, pectins, carotenes, as well as vitamins of group B, C and PP. The calorie content of 100 grams of fruit is 39 kcal.

Features and terms of landing

Experienced gardeners advise buying Redhaven peach seedlings only in the nearest specialized fruit and berry nurseries, because the plants have already adapted to the local climate and have undergone the primary pruning procedure. This approach to business greatly increases the chances of its speedy survival. By the way, it is the annual seedlings that turn out to be the most viable.

When buying a Redhaven peach for planting in your garden, you should pay attention to it. appearance. In the event that the plant is grafted onto an almond rootstock, then the grafting site itself, however, like the rest of the bark, should be even and smooth, Brown, without any overflow. In addition, it is necessary to examine the roots of the seedling. They should not have the slightest sign of rot, and also be clean and damp.

Peach, which is planted in the period from mid to late April, adapts well when the air temperature at night does not fall below +10 ... +15 ⁰C. It is this period of time that is ideal for planting a plant that, in already warmed and fertilized soil, will be able to strengthen and develop its root system as quickly as possible. The tree in the first year lays right amount growth (vegetative) buds for the subsequent formation of a well-developed crown.

Site selection and preparation

First of all, it must be taken into account that the peach, which is planted exclusively with south side plots, gotta get enough sunlight in order to form generative buds. If the place is darkened by other trees or buildings, then the fruits will be small and sour. In addition, the peach does not like wind and drafts, so a few meters from it there should be at least some kind of shelter in the form of a high fence or a number of others. fruit trees.

When choosing and planning a place for planting a tree, you need to know that the Redhaven peach has a crown of about 10 m in diameter. Experts do not recommend planting it in a place where cruciferous, melon or solanaceous crops, as well as strawberries or strawberries, grew a year or two before. Peach does not develop well in lowland areas with acidic and waterlogged soil, where water usually stagnates. It is known that the root system of this tree penetrates the ground by 30-70 cm, so ground flows should lie at least at a depth of 1.5-2 meters.

In order to properly plant a Redhaven peach, you need to prepare a hole in advance (at least two weeks in advance). Usually this is done in the fall, but it can also be done in the spring, after fertilizing the recess. AT landing pit, located on sandy or poor soil, make from 5 to 8 kg of organic fertilizer (compost or rotted manure). If the soil on the site is fertile, then it will be enough to fill the bottom with a mixture consisting of 300-500 g of wood ash and 50 g of potassium chloride and superphosphate. By the time the plant is planted, the pit will have time to settle.

Planting sequence

1. First of all, you need to dig a landing hole 70 cm deep and 1 m in diameter.
2. The distance between peach seedlings and other trees should be about 3-4 m.
3. In the middle of the landing pit, a stake up to 1 m high should be driven in.
4. Supporting the seedling, you need to straighten and distribute the roots so that they occupy the entire space of the pit.
5. The plant is sprinkled with previously excavated earth.
6. After planting, the seedling must be watered with 35-40 liters of water.
7. The soil is mulched with sawdust or dry grass with a layer of at least 10-15 cm.
8. A young tree should be tied to a planting stake.
9. Pruning of the seedling is carried out, taking into account the desired type of crown, which can be palmet or cup-shaped.

Pollination

Redhaven - peach, the cultivation of which is associated with some peculiarities, belongs to a rather whimsical culture. Although formally this plant belongs to the category of self-pollinating, that is, it can bear fruit without extraneous pollinators, which include insects and other trees, but this happens very rarely.

Judge for yourself, this process can be adversely affected by windy or wet weather, as well as the usual draft. Therefore, experienced gardeners recommend planting 2-3 peaches at once with the same flowering period. Near Redhaven you can place such famous varieties, as the Ambassador of Peace, the Gift of Kyiv, the Favorite or the Memory of Shevchenko.

Watering

The Redhaven variety is distinguished by its drought tolerance. This tree needs abundant watering only during the period of its maximum growth and fruit formation. Under one tree, it will be necessary to pour at least 20-30 liters of water. These periods include:

• fruit laying time - early June;
• phase of fruit formation - the first half of July;
• ripening time - the end of July and the beginning of August.

Water must be poured into grooves no more than 8-10 cm deep, previously made in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe suction roots at a distance of about 70-80 cm from the tree trunk. The rest of the time, the plant is watered 1-2 times at intervals of 2-3 weeks, 5-10 liters of water each.

Harvesting

Redhaven has an average fruit ripening period. They begin to pour at the end of July. I must say that the fruits do not ripen all at once, so their harvest lasts for 35-40 days until the end of August. The flowers of the tree develop well even on annual shoots, so the first, albeit small, crop can be harvested in the second or third year. Starting from the sixth peach gives stable yields, which can reach up to 35-40 kg of fruit annually. When the 11-12th year of the tree's life comes, it will bear fruit twice as much and give about 100-110 kg of its sweet and extremely useful products.

Redhaven peach fruits are great for shipping, but will be much more reliable if they are picked a little ahead of schedule, i.e., in a state of so-called technical maturity. The pubescence that exists on the fruit protects them well from any minor bumps, contact or friction.

How to prune a peach in autumn

Redhaven peach trees grow very fast. The growth of their side branches per year is about 30-40 cm. These trees can form a crown up to 9-10 m in diameter. That is why they need to be pruned annually. A three-year-old plant has time to develop its crown sufficiently to be able to start its decorative formation.

It is very important to know how to prune a peach in the fall, since the main task of this process is both the sanitary care of the tree and the regulation of its fruiting. As you know, during this period there is a decline in the active phase. This means that pruning will protect the peach from severe stress and numerous diseases. autumn pruning can be produced from early September to mid-October, but only after the harvest has already been harvested. If the autumn turns out to be warm, then the peach will have extra time to restore its strength.

How to grow a peach from a seed

Some gardeners are skeptical about this process and consider it a waste of time. However, it is not. After eating a tasty, sweet and fragrant peach, it is worth spending a little time planting its stone or seed in the ground so that after three or four years you will again taste its fruits. But for this you need to know a few secrets.

A peach from a stone can only be grown if it is taken from a ripe fruit. It can be planted directly into the ground on permanent place, as often such plants sprout much better. It is recommended to plant several seeds at the same time, because some of them may not sprout. Sometimes it happens that a plant can hatch only in the second or third year after it is planted in the ground. Usually they are planted from October to early November.

In order to preserve the bone, it is dried and cleaned in a dry, cool place. A few days before planting, it is soaked in water. Next, there are two options. The first of them is to split the stone and extract the seed from it, and the second is to plant it as it is to a depth of 8 cm, and then water and mulch.

Peach is a plant of southern latitudes, but one of the hybrids - the Redhaven variety - has sufficient viability for growth and fruiting in the central part of Russia. Excellent taste and marketable condition fruits of this high-yielding variety- powerful incentives for growing a whimsical tree in the garden.

Description of Peach Redhaven

Redhaven peach (also known as Redhaven) represents the American breeding school. It was created in 1940 at the University of Michigan as a hybrid of industrial importance. Currently, about 70% of peach plantings in individual and farm enterprises in America and Western Europe are occupied by the Redhaven variety.

In 1992, the variety was included in the State Register of Breeding Plants. Russian Federation and recommended for breeding in the North Caucasus region.

The tree grows up to 5 m (up to 3 m on almond rootstocks) in height, medium leafy, with a spherical crown. Dark green leaves of large size (15–18 cm long and 2–3 cm wide), shiny. The lanceolate leaf blade has a finely serrated border. Single flowers of medium size (up to 22 mm in diameter). They contain 5 rounded petals bright pink color. Fragrant flowers sit tightly on annual shoots. The flowering period of the tree is from late April to mid-May.

Fruit characteristics - table

Options	Characteristic
The weight	120–200 g
The form	Elongated-rounded, slightly flattened.
Dimensions	72mm x 68mm x 70mm
Skin color	Yellow with a bright red blurry blush covering over 50% of the fruit surface.
The quality of the skin	Dense and strong, with a slight pubescence. Easily separated from the ripe fruit.
Pulp color	Bright orange with raspberry veins.
Pulp quality	Fibrous, juicy.
Taste	Sweet. Tasting score - 4.9 points out of 5.
Structure	Drupe. The juicy pericarp contains a small wrinkled-furrowed pointed bone, which is easily separated from the ripe fruit.

Overview video about the variety Redhaven

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety - table

Landing Features

Proper planting is the first step to growing healthy, large Redhaven peaches.

Selection of planting material

It is recommended to purchase seedlings in local fruit and berry nurseries. In them they are adapted to local climatic conditions, and the nursery staff have already carried out the initial pruning of the seedling, which significantly increases its chances of survival.

The most viable are annual seedlings.

If a peach is grafted onto an almond rootstock, the grafting site, like the entire bark of the seedling, is smooth and even, without sagging, of a uniform brown color. The roots of the seedling should be moist and clean, with no signs of rot.

Landing dates

In mid - late April, the soil warmed up enough, and night temperatures do not fall below + 10 ... + 15 ° C. Behind the time spring frosts. This is the best time to plant Redhaven peach. In warm and fertilized soil, the plant will be able to develop and strengthen the root system. In the first year of life, the tree will lay a sufficient number of vegetative (growth) buds to form a strong crown.

Location selection

Flat and fertile areas on the south side of the site are suitable for planting peach. It is necessary to take care of sufficient illumination of the landing site: when shading (from other trees or buildings), generative buds will not be laid on the peach, the fruits will be small and sour.

The peach is very sensitive to drafts or strong gusts of wind, so there should still be shelter close to it (at a distance of several meters), for example, a row of trees or a high fence.

When planning and choosing a place to place a Redhaven peach, it should be remembered that the tree can form a crown up to 10 m in diameter. You should not plant a peach in the place where melons, nightshade or cruciferous crops, strawberries or strawberries grew a year or two years ago.

The peach tree has a negative attitude towards lowland areas, where melt and rainwater often stagnates. On waterlogged or acidic soils, peach will not take root. root system a tree occupies a layer of earth with a depth of 30 cm to 70 cm, so groundwater should lie deep enough (1.5–2 m).

Site preparation

The preparation of a planting hole for a Redhaven peach begins long before it is planted. This is best done in the fall, although in the spring (at least two weeks in advance) you can also dig and fertilize the planting hole.

If the soil on the site is fertile, 50 g of superphosphate and potassium chloride, 300–500 g of wood ash are added to the pit. 5–8 kg of organic fertilizer (rotted manure, compost) is applied to the planting pit on poor or sandy soil. By the time of landing, the pit has time to settle.

Step by step process

1. The planting hole should be dug to a depth of 70 cm and have a diameter of about 1 m.
2. Between seedlings, as well as between peach and other trees in the garden, there should be at least 3–4 m.
3. A stake 0.7–1 m high is driven into the bottom of the landing pit.
4. Holding the seedling, straighten the roots over the entire volume of the pit.
5. Sprinkle the plant with excavated earth.
6. Water the seedling with 30-40 liters of water.
7. Mulch the ground with dry grass or sawdust with a layer of 10–15 cm.
8. Tie the tree to a planting stake.
9. Depending on the desired type of crown (cup-shaped or palmet), the seedling is pruned.

Pollinators

The flowers of the Redhaven peach are dioecious. Formally, the plant belongs to the category of self-pollinating and can bear fruit without external pollinators (insects or other trees), but in reality this happens quite rarely.

Peach is a rather whimsical culture. The success of its pollination can be affected even by a draft or a short wet and windy weather.

Experienced gardeners advise planting 2-3 peach trees on the territory of the site, the flowering of which coincides with the flowering period of Redhaven. It can be varieties such as Lyubimets, Gift of Kyiv, Shevchenko's Memory, Ambassador of the World.

Pollinators for the Redhaven variety in the photo

Peach fruits of the Ambassador of the World variety have an attractive appearance, are transportable Peach variety Gift of Kyiv is resistant to clasterosporiasis Variety Memory Shevchenko is frost-resistant Peach varieties Lyubimets resistant to fungal diseases, self-fertile

tree care

The peach tree is sensitive to both negative (draughts, poor soil permeability) and positive (fertilizing, regular pruning) external factors. Constant attention and timely implementation of agricultural activities will allow you to grow a healthy plant and get high yields.

plant pruning

The Redhaven peach is a fast growing plant. The annual growth of lateral branches is 30–40 cm.

An adult plant can form a crown up to 10 m in diameter, so pruning is carried out annually.

Usually a three-year-old tree has enough time to develop a crown to start its artificial formation. Annual pruning is carried out in early spring before the start of sap flow (beginning - mid-April). At this time, it already becomes clear which kidneys are frozen, and which ones have retained their viability. Cut out shoots or parts of shoots with frozen buds.

Formation of a cup-shaped crown:

1. When planting, leave 3-4 side branches, cut the rest completely.
2. In the second year of the tree's life, the central stem (conductor) of the peach is pinched.
3. The following year, all long side shoots are shortened by 1/3.
4. From 4–5 years of tree life, crowns growing inward, semi-horizontal and horizontal shoots are cut out.
5. During the annual spring pruning, the outlined cupped contours of the crown should be maintained and the pruning of side branches should continue.

Palmet crown formation:

1. When planting, shorten the central shoot at a level of 70–80 cm from the ground, cut off the existing side branches into a ring.
2. In 1-2 years (depending on the rate of development and the general condition of the tree), after planting a peach in early June, they begin to form the main, first in a row, tier of the crown. For this, 5–6 well-developed annual shoots are selected, of which 2 branches with a distance of 5–10 cm from each other are left to grow freely (future skeletal branches of the tier). They must be equal to the length of the main stem. In an inclined position (at an angle of 45 degrees to the trunk), it is necessary to tie 3-4 lateral shoots to the trunk of the tree and leave until the end of the growing season.
3. For 3 years after planting, the tied branches are cut into a ring and the central conductor is shortened by 5–10 cm.
4. Similarly, 3 tiers of the crown are formed.

With the formation of a palmet-type crown, fruiting occurs earlier, and crop volumes increase by 1.5–2 times.

In addition to annual pruning, artificially forming a crown, rejuvenating and sanitary pruning is necessary. During sanitary pruning, branches damaged during winter are completely cut out and long shoots are shortened by 10-15 cm, on which fungal colonies usually hibernate. At in large numbers frozen buds or large-scale infections of the plant produce anti-aging pruning. All peach branches are cut completely or 2/3 of the length.

For pruning, well-sharpened and disinfected (in a 10% solution of formalin, copper sulfate or bleach) garden tools are used:

• scissors with long handles;
• garden pruner;
• loppers;
• saw.

Places of cuts must be covered with garden pitch.

peach pruning - video

Watering the plant

The Redhaven peach is drought tolerant. During the vegetative period, only during active growth and fruit formation, the tree needs abundant watering (20–30 liters per tree), these periods include:

• beginning of June (time for laying fruits);
• the first half of July (the time of fruit formation);
• end of July - beginning of August (fruit ripening time).

Water is poured into grooves 8–10 cm deep, dug in the area of ​​the tree's suction roots at a distance of 60–80 cm from the trunk. Such watering is enough to wet the ground by 60–70 cm.

The rest of the time, you can limit yourself to infrequent (1-2 times in 2-3 weeks) drip irrigation(5–10 liters of water for one tree).

The peach root system is demanding on a regular supply of oxygen, waterlogging the soil can weaken the roots and the whole tree.

Loosening the soil to a depth of 10-15 cm improves the absorption of water and saturates the soil with oxygen. Moist soil is mulched with dry grass, sawdust or earth with a layer of 5–10 cm.

Fertilization

The peach tree needs regular feeding. In arid climates, when the frequency of watering increases up to 6-8 times per summer, it is necessary to increase the frequency of feeding the plant.

Fertilizer schedule - table

Fertilization period	Required drugs and dosage
Early spring, before sap flow	Spraying with 7% urea solution. Consumption - 2-3 liters per tree.
Early spring, after the leaves appear (this top dressing is optional if the first one is done)	Scatter in the area of ​​the near-trunk circle and bury 70 g in the ground ammonium nitrate and 50 g of urea (norm per 1 m 2). Every 2–3 years it is necessary to increase the consumption of mineral fertilizers by 15–20 g.
Summer	Before watering, scatter 100–150 g of superphosphate and 50–60 g of ammonium nitrate (norm per 1 m 2) in the zone of the near-stem circle.
Autumn, before digging the earth	Seal 40 g of superphosphate and 50 g of calcium chloride into the ground (norm per 1 m 2). Once every 2–3 years, apply 5–8 kg of organic matter (rotted manure, compost). to the poor or sandy soils organics should be applied annually. Instead of organic fertilizers? you can plant colza, rapeseed, lupins in the aisles. Plant the tops into the ground.

Preparing peach for winter

Redhaven is resistant to late spring frosts. This is because flower buds peaches wake up and begin to swell later than other fruit crops.

The tree is also characterized by sufficient winter hardiness (up to -25 ° C). However very coldy is not the only factor that can damage the cortex or kidneys. Frequent winter thaws, strong frosty wind, rodent raids can lead to drying and death of the plant.

1. Digging of the earth in the zone of the near-stem circle and between the rows to a depth of 20–25 cm.
2. Moisture-charging (sub-winter) irrigation at the rate of 40–50 liters of water under one tree. This volume of water is enough to saturate the earth to a depth of about 1 meter.
3. Mulching wet ground with sawdust, dry foliage, spruce branches with a layer of 15–20 cm. This event is carried out only with the onset of stable frosts, since during wet and cold winters, rodents or fungal infections can start under a layer of mulch.
4. After snow falls, a snowdrift 25–30 cm high should be poured and compacted around the tree.
5. Spraying with Bordeaux liquid (consumption - 2-3 liters per tree). This disinfects the bark and destroys fungal colonies hibernating in microcracks.
6. Whitewashing the trunk and lower skeletal branches disinfects the bark and protects the tree from sunburn. Acrylic paint or water-based whitewash can be purchased at the store or prepared independently. To do this, 2–3 kg of lime, 1 kg of clay and 300 g of copper sulfate are taken per 10 liters of water (for young trees 1–4 years old, lime is replaced with the same amount of chalk). For strength, 1 liter of stationery glue is added to the paint (this additive is added to the paint only for trees after 4–5 years of life). One whitewash is enough for the growing season. 0.7–1 l of paint is spent on one peach tree.
7. Insulation of the trunk and crown, which at the same time will serve as protection against rodents. Young flexible trees (1-4 years old) can be bent to the ground, secured with a rope tied to pegs. Perennial hardened branches are completely cut off before this, covering the places of cuts with garden pitch. Above the seedlings, a sliding wooden frame is constructed, which is upholstered with roofing felt, roofing felt, and old padded jackets. The stems and crown of mature trees are completely wrapped with burlap, agrofiber, thick paper or old wallpaper. Polyethylene film and other airtight synthetic materials are not suitable for these purposes. For insulation, you can use organic materials: spruce branches, reeds, straw. These materials are tied to a tree in a thick layer. If a Redhaven peach tree is not grafted onto a rootstock and reaches a height of 4–5 m, a wooden fence or wire frame is built for it.

Diseases and pests

The tree has sufficient resistance to powdery mildew and klesterosporiosis. However, to the main fungal disease culture - curly - the Redhaven variety has no immunity.

Peach diseases and methods of dealing with them - table

Disease	Description of the disease	Signs of plant damage	Processing methods			Periods and frequency of treatments	Preventive actions
leaf curl	Fungal disease, the spores of which are activated in early spring (late March - early April). Spores hibernate on infected shoots: under the scales of the buds, in small cracks in the bark, in cuts and wounds of the tree, swollen with gum.	Young leaves are covered with swellings, which eventually turn red and become brittle. The leaves dry up and fall off. Before the onset of the summer season, the peach tree may be completely bare. Young shoots turn yellow and thicken, then dry out.	Spraying with 1-2% copper sulphate without adding lime or 50% copper oxychloride solution. Consumption - 2-3 liters per tree.			Before sap flow and during the period of primary swelling of the kidneys (mid - end of April). The treatment must be repeated after 6-7 days.	Sanitary pruning of affected shoots in autumn or early spring, when signs of curliness become noticeable; caution when working with sharp tools while caring for wood; treatment of abrasions and cuts of the bark with garden pitch; spraying in early spring of the near-stem circle and the earth between the rows with potash fertilizers (1 cup per 20 liters of water) at the rate of 1–2 liters per 1 m 2.
			Spraying with Horus (2 g per 10 liters of water). Consumption - 2-3 liters per tree.			Before flowering. During the season, 3-4 treatments should be carried out, starting from the moment when the flowers have not yet blossomed, but foliage has appeared.
			Spraying with polycarbocin (Polyram, Polyram-combi). Consumption rate - 40 g per 10 liters of water (2-3 liters per tree).			After peach blossom. If necessary, carry out 3-4 treatments with an interval of 15-18 days.
	A fungal disease that affects peach fruits on branches and in storage.	Concentric stains on fruits are dark brown or brown. The fruits become completely black or brown, soften and rot.	Spraying with Skor (2 g per 10 l of water) or Fundazol (10 g per 10 l of water). Consumption - 1-2 liters per tree.			during fruit formation.	Prevention of mechanical damage to fruits during their ripening and harvesting; timely control of insect pests (weevil, codling moth caterpillars) that violate the integrity of the fruit.
	Fungal disease, the spores of which hibernate on fallen affected leaves and fruits. Most often it affects fruits damaged by insects (codling moth, weevil).	Drying of the ovary and leaves, the appearance of gray growths on the fruits in the form of round spots, darkening, hardening and falling of the fruits.		Spraying with Nitrafen (200-300 g per 10 liters of water). The total consumption is 2–5 liters per tree.	Before flowering; after flowering - 2 times with an interval of 7-10 days.		Timely collection of damaged leaves and fruits; pruning of infected branches; the fight against insects that violate the integrity of the fruit; autumn whitewashing of boles.

How to recognize a disease - photo gallery

Rot on fruits usually begins with a small brown spot that grows rapidly and almost immediately covers the entire fruit.
Moniliosis usually affects a tree during flowering Yield losses due to severe curl damage can be 100%, and as a result, the trees quickly die.

The hybrid variety Redhaven has sufficient resistance to attacks by pests of fruit trees. However, under adverse weather conditions(for example, a too dry summer), a massive breeding of insects is possible, before which the tree will be defenseless.

Peach pests and ways to deal with them - table

Pest

Description of the insect

Signs of plant damage

Processing methods

Periods and frequency of treatments

Preventive actions

A green beetle up to 11 cm long. The female lays her eggs in flowers. In early June, gray-green caterpillars appear from the eggs, damaging the ovary, leaves and fruits. Weevils overwinter in fallen leaves.

Drying, wilting and falling of the ovary. Damaged fruits become infected with fruit rot.

Treatment with Decis (1 g per 10 l of water) or Fitoverm (2–4 ml per 2 l of water). The total consumption is 2–4 liters per tree.

During the growing season. If necessary, the tree is processed again after 10–12 days, but no later than a month before harvest.

During the autumn cleaning of the garden, it is necessary to dig up the aisles, carefully loosen and weed the soil in the zone of the near-stem circle, and burn the foliage collected under the tree.

A small butterfly with gray-brown wings. Caterpillars appear at the beginning of summer and eat shoots, gnaw through fruits.

Eaten shoots dry out and fall off, damaged fruits are affected by fruit rot.

Spraying with 0.2% Metaphos or 0.3% Karbofos. Consumption - 1-2 liters per tree.

Early spring before bud break; autumn after harvest and leaf fall.

Autumn digging between rows; regular collection of carrion and fruits rotten on the branches; device of trapping belts.

Coniferous concentrate (2-4 tablespoons of powder per 10 liters of water). Consumption - 1-2 liters per tree.

As required during the summer season.

Green or black small oval-shaped insects up to 5 mm long. The female lays 100–120 eggs over the summer. Aphid larvae damage all green parts of the plant, secrete a sweetish juice that attracts ants, and a sticky coating on the leaves can become an environment for the development of fungal diseases.

Withered and drooping ovary, pale or yellow twisted leaves, deformed shoot tips.

Spraying with Decis (1 g per 10 l of water) or Inta-vir (2 tablets per 10 l of water). Consumption - 2-5 liters per tree.

Before and after flowering with an interval of 12-14 days, but no later than a month before harvest.

Planting in the aisles of spicy and strong-smelling plants (dill, parsley, fennel, thyme), umbrella plants (carrots, dill), attracting hoverflies - natural enemies of aphids; installation in the garden between the trees of several containers with sawdust, which will attract earwigs; birdhouse arrangement.

Spraying with an aqueous infusion of garlic (pour 1 kg of the green part of garlic with 2 liters of water and insist for 3 days, add up to 5 liters of water); sprinkling of affected plants with wood ash.

During the growing season as needed.

Harmful insects in the photo

Aphids are one of the most notorious pests of fruit trees. Damaged fruits become dwarfed, convex cone-shaped corky areas appear on them.
Branches damaged by the eastern codling moth wither, crack and gradually dry out

Harvesting

Redhaven variety is medium ripening - peaches begin to pour by the end of July. The fruits do not ripen at the same time, so harvesting continues for 30–40 days (until the end of August).

Peach flowers develop on annual shoots and the first, albeit small, harvest can be obtained 2-3 years after planting. From the 6th year of a tree's life, stable yields will amount to 40–50 kg, and after 11–12 years of a peach's life, each tree will be able to produce up to 110 kg of sweet products.

A peach tree lives up to 40 years and is able to bear fruit for 15–20 years.

Dense fruits with a strong skin perfectly tolerate transportation. However, it is better if they are collected a few days ahead of time (in a state of technical maturity). The pubescence on Redhaven peaches protects the fruit from damage and integrity damage during friction or contact.

Ripe fruits are stored room temperature within 3-4 days. By placing peaches in tightly tied plastic or paper bags of 200-300 g (no more than two layers of fruits can be placed in plastic containers), you can store them for a week in the refrigerator at a temperature of 0 ... + 2 ° C.

Before storing peaches in the freezer, it is advisable to cool them in ice water. You should not stuff the chamber tightly, the air should circulate freely, and the humidity should be maintained at 95%. To avoid softening of the fruit, it is necessary to defrost peaches by gradually raising the temperature.

For more long-term storage fruits are harvested at the stage of minimum maturity and stored for storage within 24 hours. In a pre-disinfected basement or warehouse(treated with lime, fumigated coal or slaked lime vapor) at a temperature of 0 ... -2 ° C, peaches can be stored for 2-5 weeks.

Redhaven peach fruits are consumed fresh, added to desserts. They are also suitable for making compote, jam or jam.

It will be a pride for every Russian gardener to grow a peach tree on his site, because its fruits are incredibly tasty and healthy. By right, the Redhaven variety can be considered the standard of taste. These high-class peaches will become an adornment of any garden, although the tree is rather whimsical, with due diligence it will delight with a stable, rich harvest.

This variety has its own special features and advantages, knowing how to plant a tree and care for it, you can avoid possible problems.

Description of Redhaven variety

This variety of peach was bred in America in the 40s of the last century at the University of Michigan. It has gained high popularity in European countries, and in the USA it is the predominant variety among all industrial plantings, occupying 70% of the area. Breeding success has made the Redhaven peach a real benchmark, which is guided in the process of breeding and propagating this crop. This variety has won the love of most amateur gardeners and professional breeders both abroad and in our country.

The plant itself is not tall and develops up to 5 m, and the crown reaches 10 m in width. It is usually well formed, thick and lush. Grafting on almonds prevents the tree from growing over three meters in 10 years. This variety of peach lives for quite a long time, about 40 years, which allows us to call it a long-liver.

The length of the leaves reaches 17 cm, and the average width is 4 cm. The leaves taper towards their top, their cuttings reach a length of 9 mm. They tend to group arrangement of two or three leaves.

The Redhaven peach variety begins to bloom from the end of April to mid-May, it all depends on the regional component. The medium-sized flowers exude a pleasant intense aroma, their color is bright pink, and their diameter is approximately 20-22 mm.

Late spring frosts are not terrible for a peach of this variety, since its flower buds swell a little later than those of other fruit trees.

The beginning of fruiting falls on 3-4 years after planting the seedling in the ground. Climate zone determines the ripening period of peaches, as a rule, it ranges from late July to mid-August. This variety is characterized by high productivity: after five years, the tree is able to produce about 45 kg of peaches. After another five years, the annual harvest will exceed 100 kg.

Large fruits weighing 120–190 g have an average diameter of 60 mm, and they are slightly flattened on the sides. The velvety skin of a ripe peach peels off easily. Bright scarlet rich color and juicy orange flesh make the variety, perhaps, the leader in palatability among all peaches. A small bone is easy to separate from the pulp.

Advantages:

Among the shortcomings, experts note the tendency of the tree to be affected by leaf curl.

However, timely detection of signs of the disease, active fight against it, regular preventive actions will protect the tree from suffering and loss of productivity.

Planting and plant care

Before planting a Redhaven peach tree, it is necessary to prepare quite carefully. Basic rules for planting a plant:

As for the timing of planting, the optimal period here is the end of April or its middle, because the spring frosts have finally passed, the soil has warmed up enough, and at night the temperature does not drop much, it stays stable + 10-15 o C.

A flat fertile area on the south side of the garden will become the best place for growth. Lighting should not be obstructed by any other tall trees, nor any buildings, otherwise there will be fewer generative buds, and the peaches themselves will not develop to the proper size, and the taste will give sourness instead of sweetness.

Lowlands Redhaven does not accept, areas where rain and melt water stagnate are not suitable for him. Acidic and waterlogged soil will not allow this tree to take root. It is better to prepare a place where a peach will grow long in advance, say, in the fall. You can do this in the spring, no later than 10 days. A pit for planting is dug to a depth of 0.7 m. The distance between seedlings should not be less than 3 m. Be sure to fertilize the pit with superphosphate or wood ash. 5–7 kg of compost or manure are poured into poor soil.

Although the Redhaven variety belongs to the category of self-pollinating, in fact, it can quite rarely do without third-party pollinators. Therefore, for safety net, it is better to plant a couple more peach trees on the site.

The main activities in this case are pruning, watering, fertilizing and preparing the plant for the winter period.

Diseases and pests

The main tree diseases are as follows:

This variety is characterized by high resistance to insects, but there are times when they are especially active and numerous. The most common and harmful for this plant are the following pests:

Harvesting takes place in several visits, approximately within a month due to the non-simultaneous ripening of the fruits.

Regular fruiting healthy tree guaranteed for 20 years.

Excellent appetizing peaches are well stored for more than a month and are not deformed during transportation.

Growing sweet, fragrant peaches is every gardener's dream. But not everyone can cope with a capricious culture. Therefore, for a novice peach grower, the main task is to choose the right variety. For example, the Redhaven peach, which is not only famous for its yields and taste of fruits, but is also patient in care.

The History of the Redhaven Peach

Migration among fruit varieties has been around for a long time, but it is not often that an "immigrant" is so favored and recognized. We are talking about the unique Redhaven peach, entered in the State Register under the name Redhaven. Breeders at the University of Michigan bred a new variety in 1940 by crossing 2 varieties - Calhaven and Halehaven. After a long variety testing, which began in 1969, only in 1992 it was included in the State Register for the North Caucasus region. There is evidence that in the Rostov and Lugansk regions, where the climate is no longer so mild, there are also good harvests.

The popularity of Redhaven is evidenced by the fact that after many years it is still one of the industrial varieties in the United States, it is present in the industrial catalogs of Canada and many European countries. But unlike the Golden Jubilee, also, by the way, an American, who was adored by the then party leaders of the country, they did not like Redhaven. But it was appreciated by consumers all over the world, including Russia.

Redhaven variety is a favorite industrial variety in many countries

Variety Description

The tree of this variety can be called medium-sized. Its height directly depends on the rootstock. For example, in southern regions prefer to use almonds, on which Redhaven grows up to 3 m in height. On other stocks, the height can reach 5 m. The crown is wide-round, of medium density. The branches are strong. The bark of the trunk and skeletal branches is gray-brown. Young shoots are green at first, darkening towards the end of the growing season. The leaves are green, large, lanceolate in shape, have a deflection along the central vein and a finely serrated serration along the edge. The surface is smooth and shiny. The flowers are medium in size, bell-shaped. Petals pale pink-yellow, oval, with a rounded top, fragrant. Flowering lasts up to 2 weeks. Redhaven grows quickly and has a good precocity.

Redhaven grows fast and has good fertility

The fruits are very attractive in appearance. They are aligned, have a round-oval, slightly asymmetrical shape. Fruit size is medium and large - 72 × 68 × 70 mm, weight from 113 to 170 g. The top of the berries has a slight depression, sometimes a small tubercle. The funnel is medium in depth and width. The ventral suture is superficial. The skin is not thick, dense, velvety to the touch, the pubescence is not very dense. The main color is yellow. Integumentary, in the form of a bright red blurred blush, covers most of the surface of the fruit. The flesh is slightly fibrous, yellow, pierced with bright raspberry veins. It has medium density and juiciness. The taste is very good, sweet. Evaluation of the tasters - almost hard 5. The stone is obovate, large, with a pointed top and a beveled base. To separate the bone from the pulp, you have to apply minimal effort.

Moderately juicy pulp has a sweet taste and spicy aroma, which makes the variety popular among consumers.

Video: Redhaven peach variety

Characteristic

The Redhaven variety has the following characteristics:

• good precocity - already 3 or 4 years after planting, the tree enters the fruiting period;
• harvest ripening in mid-July, which is very valuable, since most varieties are still far from ripeness at this time, however, due to non-simultaneous ripening, the harvest period is extended by 2–3 weeks;
• fruits of high commercial quality;
• the tendency of the tree to be overloaded with crops;
• strong fastening of the fruit to the branch with the help of the stem;
• good frost resistance for the growing region, that is, warm regions - withstands frosts down to -25 ° C, resistance to spring return frosts, however, this indicator will be insufficient for areas with a cool climate;
• drought resistance at an average level, tolerates too high temperatures worse - metabolic processes nutrients may be suspended;
• the culture is productive: at 10 years old it gives from 35 to 50 kg per tree, adult specimens - almost 100 kg;
• life expectancy is about 40 years, of which the ability to bear fruit is more than 20 years;
• immunity at an average level: clasterosporiosis and powdery mildew damaged at an average level, curly - stronger;
• universal way of consumption: excellent taste makes the fruit a real dessert, which is good in its natural and canned form;
• transportability on high level thanks to the dense skin and pulp;
• low keeping quality: at room temperature, peaches will lie for a short 2-3 days, and in the refrigerator, at a temperature of 0 to + 2 ° C, they will retain their taste and commercial qualities for a week.

The fruits of Redhaven are large, look great and, thanks to their dense pulp, endure transportation.

Table: advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Pollination

Redhaven refers to self-pollinating varieties that can, in principle, independently form a crop. But in this case, one should not place great hopes on him, the yield will not impress, as well as the fruits. But if a variety is planted in a pair with an American that blooms at the same time as it, then the quality and quantity of fruits will certainly please. The following varieties are suitable for the role of a pollinator:

• Ambassador of Peace;
• In memory of Shevchenko;
• Golden Jubilee;
• Gift from Kyiv.

Photo gallery: pollinating varieties

Peach Shevchenko's Memory is planted as a pollinator for the Redhaven variety
A gift from Kyiv will increase the yield of peaches
Golden Jubilee peach could become a pollinator for Redhaven

Peach variety Ambassador of Peace will make a worthy match for Redhaven

Growing features

All peaches can be called capricious plants. But some of them, including Redhaven, stand out for their relatively easy care.

Landing

Since the variety is grown in a warm region, planting is best done in the fall, 2 weeks before the onset of stable cold weather. A seedling is planted in a pre-prepared planting pit in October or early November. Of the soils, fertile loam or loose sandstone is preferred. The place should be as illuminated as possible and hidden from the prevailing air masses in winter. Level ground water- no closer than 1.5 m to the surface.

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