🍑 Peach Fruit Plant
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common name | Peach, Aadoo (आड़ू) |
| Scientific name | Prunus persica |
| Type | Temperate & subtropical fruit tree |
| Origin | China |
| Fruit color | Yellow–pinkish skin with yellow pulp |
| Taste | Sweet, juicy, aromatic |
| Season | May – July (summer fruit) |
🌿 Plant Info
- Height: 3–5 meters (medium tree)
- Bearing age: 3–4 years (grafted)
- Yield: 40–60 kg/tree/year
- Lifespan: 20–25 years
- Fruit weight: 100–150 g each
- Special: Sweet, juicy fruit — good for fresh eating & desserts 🍰
🌞 Growing Conditions
| Factor | Ideal |
|---|---|
| Climate | Temperate to subtropical |
| Temperature | 15–30°C (needs slight winter chill) |
| Soil | Well-drained sandy loam |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Sunlight | Full sun (6–8 hrs/day) |
🌤️ Requires short winter chill (for flowering) and warm spring for fruiting.
🌱 Planting & Care
- Propagation: Grafted plants (recommended)
- Spacing: 5 × 5 m
- Planting time: Dec–Feb (dormant season)
- Watering: Once a week (avoid waterlogging)
- Fertilizer (per tree/year):
- FYM: 15–20 kg
- NPK: 500 g N + 250 g P + 250 g K
✂️ Prune every winter to shape tree & improve fruiting.
🌸 Flowering & Fruiting
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Flowering | Jan–Feb |
| Fruiting | May–July |
| First harvest | 3–4 years |
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