10 best varieties of peach for the Moscow region

Greensboro is a variety of American selection that feels great in gardens near Moscow.He is not afraid of frosts down to -28 ... -30 degrees, but in the reviews, many gardeners write that they cover their peach in order to guarantee comfortable wintering conditions for it and get a harvest next year. The fruits of the Greensboro variety are distinguished by greenish flesh, dense and abundantly pubescent skin, which is easily removed. The transportability of the fruits is poor, they quickly crumple and lose their presentation. Their weight is relatively small, 70-120 grams. The variety is resistant to many diseases, including klesterosporiosis. Fruiting begins 2-3 years after planting.

Although the Sibiryak variety belongs to the Crimean selection of peaches, it can be grown not only in the southern latitudes. Due to frost resistance down to -30 degrees, it winters well in the Moscow region, but many who grow it on their plots still prefer to cover trees, at least as long as their size allows. Siberian gives a fairly large fruit weighing up to 140 grams. The taste is predominantly sweet, the skin is dense, which increases transportability. The variety is considered resistant to diseases and pests, does not need additional pollinators. Often there are reviews of the tree growing too fast, which requires regular pruning in order to form the correct crown.

The Novoselkovsky peach is popular among gardeners in the Moscow region due to its optimal winter hardiness, disease resistance, including leaf curl, and short stature. Its fruits are medium-sized, up to 80 grams, with greenish pulp of sweet and sour taste. They can be used both for fresh consumption and for various processing. Since in the Moscow region, especially in the north and east, the air temperature in winter can be below -28 degrees, it is recommended to cover the peach if possible, although in the reviews many write that the tree winters well anyway. Novoselkovsky is considered self-fertile, but it is still recommended to plant other varieties nearby, for example, early Kyiv.

Inka Red is a self-fertile peach variety of Polish selection. It tolerates cold temperatures down to -30 degrees, which makes it possible to successfully harvest from it in the conditions of the Moscow Region. The fruits are quite large, with proper care reach a weight of 200 grams. They are distinguished by juicy and fragrant pulp, they are predominantly yellow in color with a reddish barrel.The tree grows quickly, forming a beautiful rounded crown of the correct shape. Fruiting begins 2-3 years after planting. There are not too many reviews about growing the Inka variety, but they are and confirm that it is well suited for the climate near Moscow, adequately resists diseases, but requires attention and proper care.

Redhaven is one of the hybrid varieties of peach that can be grown not only in the southern latitudes, but also in the Central part of Russia, including the Moscow region. It was bred by American breeders, and is now actively used around the world for both industrial and private cultivation. The variety is immune to curl, but is prone to fungal diseases, which require additional treatments to prevent. Redhaven belongs to the middle-late varieties; in the Moscow region it begins to ripen in mid-August. Self-pollination in the variety is partial, so it is better to plant several other peach trees nearby.

The peach variety Golden Moscow is considered to be quite frost-resistant, as it can withstand winter colds down to -25 degrees. For the Moscow region, this is often not enough, therefore, in the conditions of the region, it is recommended to cover the tree to ensure comfortable wintering conditions. The fruits of this variety are quite large, but in a temperate climate they can be smaller than in the south. The tree blooms later than many other peaches, so it is not afraid of return frosts, which are typical for the Moscow region. Additional pollinators are not required, which greatly simplifies cultivation. The fruits are juicy and fragrant, some seem sour.

Pontic is an early ripe hybrid variety of peach, often planted in orchards near Moscow. The first harvest is obtained already 3-4 years after planting, and the life of the tree is up to 40 years. The variety is characterized by sufficient winter hardiness, although not as high as that of many analogues. Pontic gives tasty and very sweet fruits with a sugar content of up to 15%. They are predominantly yellow in color with red patches. The use of fruits is universal, they are incredibly tasty fresh, suitable for canning.The variety is self-fertile, therefore, in order to obtain a crop nearby, it is necessary to plant other peach trees with similar flowering periods.

Kyiv early - one of the varieties of peach, successfully growing and fruiting in the conditions of the Moscow region. It is considered early ripe, the first fruits in favorable weather ripen in the second half of July. In size, they are not the most outstanding, but the taste is excellent. Although early Kyiv is considered a self-fertile variety, it is still recommended to plant 1-2 more peaches nearby with similar flowering periods to get a better harvest. The tree is quite tall, but in the Moscow region it does not always reach the possible 3-4 meters. Fruiting begins in the third year after planting. There are a lot of reviews about the successful cultivation of this variety in the climate near Moscow.

Frost is a peach variety of American selection, which feels great in the conditions of the Moscow region. It is characterized by significant frost resistance and tolerates cold down to -32 degrees. The tree is also resistant to powdery mildew and curl. Fruits are formed very large weighing up to 200 grams. They have a good taste, but because of their fiber content, it is recommended to use them for processing, and not to eat fresh. Frost is self-fertile, relatively short and rarely grows above 3 meters if properly formed. There are a lot of reviews about this variety, which indicates its high popularity.

Crosby is a Canadian peach variety. It is characterized by maximum frost resistance and does not freeze even in cold weather down to -37 degrees, which allows it to be grown not only in the Moscow region, but also in regions with a more severe climate. The tree is resistant to powdery mildew and curl, gives very large fruits with dense pulp, which increases their transportability. At the same time, the taste of peaches is excellent, they are juicy, fragrant, sweet. One of the drawbacks is the difficulty with the purchase, since not all Crosby nurseries are available for sale.Many gardeners dream of seeing a variety on their plots, and those who managed to purchase it leave only positive reviews.