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- Vineyard peach - a tree with a centuries-old tradition
- The rediscovery of the vineyard peach
- Vineyard peaches need a lot of heat
- Strong, relatively small tree
- Vineyard peach needs light soils
- Tips & Tricks
Vineyard peach - a tree with a centuries-old tradition
Vineyard peaches, often referred to as "blood peaches" because of their striking red fruits, have been cultivated since the 16th century, especially on the steep slopes of the Lower Mosel region, but also in other wine-growing regions.
The rediscovery of the vineyard peach
The small-fruited vineyard peaches have been part of the landscape of many German wine-growing regions for centuries. In addition to the blood peaches, which are characterized by a red peel and red pulp, there are also white and rotgefaserte varieties. The cultivation of these specialized peach varieties, however, has declined sharply by the middle of the 20th century, but has been revived for some years for reasons of landscape care.
Vineyard peaches need a lot of heat
Through centuries of cultivation, the native vineyard peaches such. B.the red vineyard peach adapted to the typical climatic conditions of the vineyards. For this reason, such a peach will thrive even in a wine-growing region. Vineyard peaches
The flowers of this peach species appear very early: Already from mid-March, the bright pink to dark pink flowers open. At the same time they are very sensitive to frost and freeze at night frosts. In contrast to the early beginning of flowering, the fruits ripen very late: vineyard peaches are usually ripe for enjoyment at the earliest in September - some varieties even later. Therefore, this peach does not mature in northern locations.
Strong, relatively small tree
Vineyard peach trees are strong, but are not particularly high. For this they develop a very fine branching as well as many flowers and thus also fruits. The peach is self-fertile. The small to medium-sized fruits are - depending on the variety - in the ripe state green to bright red. Their shell is very firm and provided with a dense hair. The pulp is firm. The peaches are aromatic but far less sweet than peaches. Vineyard peaches are suitable for fresh consumption (before peel!), But especially for the preparation of compote, jam, fruit brandy or liqueur.
Vineyard peach needs light soils
This peach variety thrives only on light, loose soil. Loess soil or humus-infused sandy soils are perfect for cultivation. Less suitable, however, are heavy, loamy soils. Vineyard peaches have a very high nutrient requirement, especially of nitrogen. Only one year of refinement is planted, as older young trees do not sufficiently drift or develop roots.
Tips & Tricks
Just before the peach cakes you should let the tree "thirst", d. H. reduce the watering. Too much water at this time watered the fruits and thus their taste.