Peach variety Golden Jubilee - description with photo
The variety of varieties of peaches is very large - you can choose for every taste and color. The article will tell you about another juicy representative, which belongs to the early varieties, this is the Golden Jubilee peach. You will learn not only the description and features of this variety, but you will also become aware of the advantages of this type of peach. Perhaps, after reading it, you will want to plant it in your summer cottage and enjoy the taste of these sunny fruits.
Description
Before you start planting a peach tree, first decide what characteristics it should have.
So, the Golden Jubilee peach belongs to the early varieties - the fruits ripen in mid-August. It begins to bear fruit already 2 years after planting, and for 4 years the Golden Jubilee will delight you with a full-fledged bountiful harvest. The fruits of this high-quality variety are large in size - their weight reaches 150-170 g (see the photo).
Juicy, attractive fruits have an oval shape, which is slightly pressed from the sides. The fruits of this variety are mostly golden yellow in color with a rich red blush. Golden Jubilee refers to fruit trees that can be self-pollinated. But to increase the degree of fruiting, experienced gardeners advise planting several more such trees in the neighborhood. This planting will promote better cross-pollination.
Jubilee was brought out for the first time in 1921. His homeland is considered to be the United States, Jersey. Thanks to the crossing of Greensboro and Elbert varieties, it was possible to obtain a fragrant Golden Jubilee. This species is the most widespread and popular among all peach species all over the world. Its popularity is due to the fact that it has a high adaptability to a variety of climatic conditions. The tree will grow and bear fruit perfectly both in areas with a dry and hot climate (for example, Central Asia), and in completely opposite climatic realities - humid, damp regions.
Dignity
The main advantages of this variety include the fact that every year, subject to all the rules of care, it will delight you with abundant fruiting. Its fruits have high commercial qualities, excellent taste and are able to maintain an ideal appearance during long-term transportation, which is important if you decide to grow them for sale, because after being removed from the tree, the fruits are perfectly stored for more than a week. Up to 50 kg of fruit can be harvested from one tree. The stone is small, it is easy to remove it from a ripe fruit.
Taste qualities are at a high level, the pulp is juicy, slightly sour, which will be appreciated by those who do not like sugary, sweet taste.
Another important advantage is its frost resistance and good tolerance to bad weather conditions. It is worth noting resistance to fungal diseases, such as powdery mildew and klyasternosporiosis. After all, these diseases are inherent in many fruit trees and cause a lot of worries and problems for gardeners. The fruits are universal in use, they can be used to make both fortified juices and aromatic compotes.
If, after reading this article about the Golden Jubilee, you are interested in this variety, then proceed to planting it in your summer cottage. To do this, you just need to purchase high-quality seedlings, plant and properly care for the peach. And after two years you will be able to enjoy all the advantages of this variety, because it quickly adapts and begins to bear fruit.